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2015-2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, CC: Recall Alert

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Vehicles Affected: Approximately 27,800 model-year 2015-16 Volkswagen Tiguan SUVs and CC sedans

The Problem: The airbag electronic control unit may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in deactivation or inadvertent deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

The Fix: Dealers will install new software and replace the airbag ECU, as necessary, for free.

What Owners Should Do: Volkswagen will begin notifying owners Sept. 13. Owners can call the automaker at 800-893-5298, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or visit its website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.

Need to Find a Dealer for Service? Go to Cars.com Service & Repair to find your local dealer. To check for other recalls, and to schedule a free recall repair at your local dealership, click here: Volkswagen CC; Volkswagen Tiguan

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