# 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `649719` · 2007-12-13 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLKSWAGEN
- **Model:** GTI
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Miles at failure:** 67,000
- **Speed:** 75 mph
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI.  WHILE DRIVING 75-80 MPH, THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE LOST COMPLETE POWER.  AS OF DECEMBER 13, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE.  THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 67,000.     UPDATED 3/4/08 *CN  THE DEALER DECIDED TO FIX THE VEHICLE AT THEIR EXPENSE.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*