Volkswagen Of America Recalls 420,000 Vehicles On Possible Air-Bag Issues

(RTTNews) - Volkswagen of America will recall about 420,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a potential problem with air bags.

The recall affects various VW models, including the Golf, Jetta and Passat, with model years between 2010 and 2014, the company said.

The company said it notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it will be issuing a voluntary safety recall affecting the steering wheel clock spring on approximately 420,000 Volkswagen vehicles in the U.S.

On certain vehicles, the steering wheel clock spring could become contaminated with long hair or long fibers which may cause a displacement of the internal guide loops. When the guide loops are dragged out of position, they may apply tension to the internal flat cable and cause it to tear.

Should the cable tear, the electrical connection to the driver's front airbag may be lost, causing the airbag monitoring indicator light to illuminate. In a crash that warrants a driver front airbag deployment, the airbag will not deploy, leading to a risk of driver injury.

No accidents or injuries related to this issue have been reported, the company said.