Lemon Law News – Wrong Airbags Force Volkswagen Recall
Lemon Laws Protect Volkswagen Consumers
Volkswagen Group of America (VW) will recall almost 4,000 vehicles containing the incorrect type of airbags.
The manufacturer notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) they will recall 3,768 2017-2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited vehicles built between May 24, 2017 and Jan. 16, 2018.
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The affected vehicles were built with a driver’s airbag not released or approved for use in the United States. In the event of a crash the airbag may not perform as required by U.S. regulations, and as such the vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
The company said they first learned from the factory about potentially incorrect airbag modules installed in affected vehicles. They immediately issued a stop order and began evaluating the cause and potential consequences of the mistake.
The safety recall report did not divulge how the mistake occurred.
Volkswagen will notify owners and dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 69V2. Concerned consumers can also visit the NHTSA’s website and enter their VIN to see if their vehicle is included in any recalls.
Your vehicle’s manufacturer is legally required to fix any recalled problems for free. If the dealership refuses to fix the part or tries to charge you for the repair, contact the manufacturer immediately. The Highway Safety Act of 1970, which created the NHTSA, requires car manufacturers to pay for the recall and replacement of a defective part.
If the manufacturer fails to repair, replace, repurchase, or provide your recalled vehicle’s loss value, they are violating the warranty and a lawyer may be able to assist you.
Lemon law attorneys help their clients by dealing directly with the manufacturer on the clients’ behalf, working to promptly resolve the issue and get their clients back on the road. Thanks to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, attorneys can seek their fees directly from the manufacturer, meaning a client can obtain legal counsel without having to pay attorneys’ fees directly out of pocket.