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2015 Volkswagen GOLF SPORTSWAGEN Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1485781
Internal NHTSA #	11114795
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	GOLF SPORTSWAGEN
Model Year	2015
File date	31/07/18
Component	AIR BAGS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	At 39k miles, while backing out of a parking spot, a clicking noise emitted from the steering column, then warning light came on for the airbag and transmission with the car's display saying not to drive it. Some research and testing reveal the problem is that the connection between the steering wheel (including airbag, horn, and all controls mounted there) and the car has been severed. A part called the 'clock spring' has failed under normal use. This issue has occurred on thousands of similar vws and the nhtsa has or had an investigation into this very issue, but only 2010-2014 model year cars. As a consequence the airbag and horn are not working. Vw so far says this is not covered under warranty. The estimated repair is over $500. For a part that should almost never fail. It is a poor design, and a known issue across their model line. Vw should cover this. The liability issues if somebody gets hurt due to the failed clock spring and de-activated driver's side airbag.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	39200
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	RUTHERFORDTON, NC
VIN pattern	3VWCA7AUFM5XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	2
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2015 Volkswagen GOLF SPORTSWAGEN Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2015 Volkswagen GOLF SPORTSWAGEN Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

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