Volkswagen recalls 379 Jetta, Jetta GLI cars over defective airbags

Emmanuel Akosile | ConsumerConnect

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 379 model year 2020-2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles.

The automaker said the airbag control module in the affected cars was welded in the incorrect position.

Incorrect positioning of the airbag control module can cause the airbags to deploy improperly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury, Volkswagen stated.

Moreover, the company noted that the vehicle’s airbags can deploy unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.

In respect of what to do in rectifying the error, the automobile manufacturer said that dealers would replace the airbag control module, free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 27, 2021.

Affected vehicle owners may contact Volkswagen Customer Service on (800) 893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 69CK.