Now Hear This! VW Recall
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Volkswagen Canada has announced a recall of approximately 250,000 vehicles, model year 2010 - 2014, due to a contaminated steering wheel clock spring.
Which VW models are affected by the recall?
- 2010 – 2014 CC
- 2011 – 2013 Eos
- 2011 – 2014 Golf
- 2010 – 2013 Jetta
- 2010 – 2014 Passat
- 2010 – 2014 Tiguan
What causes the contaminated steering wheel clock spring issue?
The steering wheel clock spring may become contaminated with long hair or fibers and cause a displacement of the internal guide loops. This displacement may cause applied tension to the internal flat cable and cause it to tear. If a tear occurs, the electrical connection to the driver’s front airbag may be lost and may not deploy in a crash.
Are there any known accidents attributed to the defect?
At this time, no known accidents have been reported by VW Canada attributing to the defect.
What do I do if my car is one of those affected?
VW will be notifying all owners starting July 31, 2015. VW will inspect and repair at no charge
If your Volkswagen is part of this recall and you have not been notified, call your local, independent Volkswagen repair shop to schedule an appointment to have your Volkswagen checked and serviced for the defect.
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