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June 30, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V492000
Air Bags Can Improperly Deploy
Incorrect positioning of the air bag control module can cause the vehicle’s air bags to deploy improperly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the vehicle’s air bags can deploy unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V492
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 379
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles. The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 69CK.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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