| Issue ID | 713222 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10259359 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TOUAREG |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 16/02/09 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The airbag on this vehicle has needed to be replaced four times in five years. We await the fourth replacement. The manufacturer and dealer while recommending the car not be driven until a replacement is available are unwilling to provide a replacement vehicle stating the risk of operating the vehicle now rests with the owner. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | UNION, KY |
| VIN pattern | WVGBC67L44DXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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