Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2013 Volkswagen GTI

One problem related to side/window air bag has been reported for the 2013 Volkswagen GTI. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Gti. The contact stated that (the driver her son) was driving at unknown speeds and over corrected for unknown reasons and crashed into a pole. The driver sustained frontal lobe damage dislocation of spine, vertebrae and aorta damage , as well as lacerations. The driver died at the scene. The occupant of the passenger seat sustained broken ribs , head and eye damage medical attention was provided. The driver's frontal air bag, passenger's frontal and side air bag deployed. There was no fire due to the crash. The vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 77,000. Ap.


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