| Issue ID | 1473535 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11101174 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 06/06/18 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen tiguan. The contact stated that the battery was replaced at the dealer (ancira volkswagen san antonio, 6125 bandera rd, san antonio, tx 78238). Afterwards, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the horn failed to sound when depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 15v483000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000. * updated 10/19/18*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAN ANTONIO, TX |
| VIN pattern | WVGAV3AX7DWXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/11/17 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | ANCIRA VOLKSWAGEN SAN ANTONIO |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | SAN ANTONIO |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 78238 |