Takata bankrupt now what

I too was pretty pissed when I found out toyota was still putting them in 2016 cars and that in fact my car received one.

I'm told there have been 0 deaths in toyota vehicles for what it's worth. That was a year ago though.
 
Filing for bankruptcy does not mean the same as stopping production.

2011 Limited = There are no open Safety Recalls or Service Campaigns for this vehicle.
 
When I heard the news this am the story included a statement mentioning that another company was buying the remaining Takata inventory, etc.
That company will likely take on the work Takata cannot do. The story also mentioned that Takata will still be assisting in some way too.
 
There are no open recalls because there is a schedule to the recalls.

Edit: Apparently 2010 models in Zone A (lower US) should be getting their replacements now (June 2017) and 2011 and 2012 will get it later this year. Still no word on the rest of the country for 2010-2016. Looks like I am out until at least January 2019 since I am in Zone C.

This is the current update from the Toyota Website:

https://techinfo.toyota.com/techInf.../prelogin/docs/cp/g0pg1pg0rg1rh0ah1atofaq.pdf

From the article I was reading today about the Takata bankrupcy is that they will continue to provide replacement airbags for all of the manufacturers as per the initial agreement and they will use money from the sale of the company to reimburse the automakers.

Hopefully everything will continue to go smoothly until we can all get our replacements. I think one of the best things we can do is make sure we are extra cautious when driving on top of not using our front seat whenever we can on the chance that we can have a bad airbag.
 
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Of course, look up your vehicle by the VIN.

Meanwhile, here's a nice list of affected makes, models and years from Car and Driver.

Massive Takata Airbag Recall: Everything You Need to Know | News |*Car and Driver | Car and Driver Blog

The Toyota vehicles they list:

"Toyota (6 million, including Lexus and Scion): 2002–2007 Sequoia; 2003–2013 Corolla and Corolla Matrix; 2003–2006 Tundra; 2004–2005 RAV4; 2006–2012 Yaris; 2010–2016 4Runner; 2011–2014 Sienna"
Just looked mine up 20 minutes ago. RIP driving with any friends ever again.

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For those that posted that have no open recalls does not necessarily mean that your vehicle will be recalled. Check this site at the bottom of the page to see if your vehicle will be recalled in the future.

https://www.toyota.com/recall/takata#expandedTakataSafetyInfo

My 4Runner has no open recalls, but looks like it'll be recalled in the future.
Results for 2015 4Runner

A Takata Airbag Inflator Safety Recall for your vehicle will be issued in approximately January 2019. You will be notified when the recall has been issued. Please update your owner information for Toyota/Scion or Lexus so that we have your current contact information.
 
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Even new vehicles on the lot have a sticker on the car saying that they will be recalled in the future.

This vehicle is equipped with a Takata-produced front passenger airbag inflator. It IS NOT currently involved in any recall. However, according to an order issued by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the vehicle’s front passenger airbag inflator will be recalled by the end of 2019. As a result, Toyota will contact you to arrange for a replacement inflator or airbag assembly at NO CHARGE in connection with this future recall.

Based on multiple independent investigations and NHTSA’s independent expert, NHTSA has concluded that the vehicle’s Takata front passenger airbag inflator does not pose an unreasonable risk to safety until after long-term exposure to environmental moisture and fluctuating high temperatures.

NHTSA and Takata are prioritizing the Takata airbag inflator recalls, considering time in operation, temperature, and environmental moisture, which depends on a vehicle’s operating location. You can obtain more information about this on NHTSA’s website (www.safercar.gov) or Toyota’s website (www.toyota.com/recall).
 
Any info. On what's going to happen with these airbags, with Takara declaring bankruptcy?

Is this a reorganization or closing up shop? Two very different scenarios, but neither is particularly good for anyone waiting for airbags.

*Ahh, thanks

www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/201...s-bankruptcy-protection-after-air-bag-recalls

A Chinese company is buying most of Takata.

" Key Safety will substantially retain all of Takata’s employees worldwide. The air-bag maker had 50,530 people as of March 2016, according to data compiled by Bloomberg."

"Key Safety’s purchase will exclude the assets and operations related to Takata’s manufacturing and sale of ammonium nitrate air-bag inflators, according to the company.

The inflator operations are expected to be run by a reorganized Takata following the transaction closing and eventually will be wound down, the companies said."

Maybe Toyota will wake up and learn to act right. :) You know, stop lying, stop covering up mistakes, stop dragging their feet, stop paying huge fines. After all, here's a perfectly good example of a company that probably thought they were too big to fail.

John
 
If you are wondering if you have a defective airbag or open recall.... it' pretty simple.

If you have 5th gen that is of any year besides 2017 (the current year) You probably have the defective airbag.

If you have a 2016... you may or may not have the defective airbag.


Maybe someone can post the mfg date when 2016s flipped to the new airbag. I'm pretty sure it was late in 2016.

Looking up open recalls is not the way to determine if you have the airbag that becomes unsafe over time.

Any other year 2010-2015, you are guaranteed to have the defective airbag and it will be under safety recall depending on where you live and how much time has passed. The airbag basically has a shelf life that depends on heat and humidity.... Once the shelf life is over it becomes an overcharged pipe bomb if activated in a collision. Metal shrapnel comes out along with the bag.

The 5th gen was the last vehicle made with these airbags.. well after the future danger was well understood. Dealers did not notify most buyers even though they were well aware of the issue. The out was that it was a future issue not a current issue and that it would be fixed... Well. several years later.... still no fixes available and people with older trucks in hot and humid climates....2010,2011,2012 have no solution/remedy even though the shelf life has passed. Toyota is not responding to these customers except to say they are waiting on parts from the supplier. So, expect the same treatment when yours come up as in the red zone....

Some dealers have given rentals, others tell customers to put a sticker on the passenger seat stating nobody can ride here... Some just say get lost. It seems asinine to me.
 
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www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/201...s-bankruptcy-protection-after-air-bag-recalls

A Chinese company is buying most of Takata.

" Key Safety will substantially retain all of Takata’s employees worldwide. The air-bag maker had 50,530 people as of March 2016, according to data compiled by Bloomberg."

"Key Safety’s purchase will exclude the assets and operations related to Takata’s manufacturing and sale of ammonium nitrate air-bag inflators, according to the company.

The inflator operations are expected to be run by a reorganized Takata following the transaction closing and eventually will be wound down, the companies said."

Maybe Toyota will wake up and learn to act right. :) You know, stop lying, stop covering up mistakes, stop dragging their feet, stop paying huge fines. After all, here's a perfectly good example of a company that probably thought they were too big to fail.

John

Why buy a toyota if you have so much distrust towards toyota? These airbags aren't limited to Toyota. Takata supplies to many other manufacturers:
AFFECTED VEHICLES (total U.S.-market number in parentheses, if known): Acura: 2002–2003 3.2TL; 2003 3.2CL; 2003–2006 MDX; 2005–2012 RL; 2007–2016 RDX; 2009–2014 TL and TSX; 2010–2013 ZDX; 2013–2016 ILX (including hybrid) Audi (more than 387,000): 2004–2009 A4; 2005–2009 S4; 2003–2011 A6; 2006–2013 A3; 2006–2009 A4 cabriolet; 2007–2008 RS4; 2007–2009 S4 cabriolet; 2007–2011 S6; 2008 RS4 cabriolet; 2009–2012, 2015 Q5; 2010–2011 A5 cabriolet; 2010–2012 S5 cabriolet; 2016–2017 TT; 2017 R8 BMW (more than 1.97 million): 2000–2011 3-series sedan; 2000–2012 3-series wagon; 2000–2013 3-series coupe and convertible; 2000–2013 M3 coupe and convertible; 2001–2003 5-series and M5; 2001–2013 X5; 2007–2010 X3; 2008–2013 1-series coupe and convertible; 2008–2011 M3 sedan; 2008–2014 X6 (including hybrid); 2011–2015 X1 Buick: 2015 LaCrosse Cadillac: 2007–2014 Escalade, Escalade ESV; 2007–2013 Escalade EXT; 2015 XTS Chevrolet (more than 1.91 million, including Buick, Cadillac, GMC, Saab, and Saturn): 2007–2014 Silverado HD, Suburban, and Tahoe; 2007–2013 Avalanche and Silverado 1500; 2015 Camaro, Equinox, and Malibu Chrysler: 2005–2015 300; 2006–2008 Crossfire; 2007–2009 Aspen Daimler: 2006–2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500; 2007–2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500; 2008–2009 Sterling Bullet 4500 and 5500 Dodge/Ram (more than 5.64 million, including Chrysler, not including Daimler-built Sprinter): 2003–2008 Ram 1500; 2003–2009 Ram 2500; 2003–2010 Ram 3500; 2004–2009 Durango; 2005–2008 Magnum; 2005–2011 Dakota; 2006–2015 Charger; 2008–2014 Challenger; 2008–2010 Ram 4500 and Ram 5500 Ferrari (more than 2820): 2009–2014 California; 2010–2015 458 Italia; 2012–2016 Ferrari FF; 2012–2015 458 Spider; 2013–2017 Ferrari F12berlinetta; 2014–2015 458 Speciale; 2015 458 Speciale A; 2015–2017 California T; 2016–2017 Ferrari F12tdf, 488GTB, and 488 Spider; 2016 Ferrari F60; 2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso Fisker: 2012 Karma Ford (3 million, including Lincoln and Mercury): 2004–2011 Ranger; 2005–2006 GT; 2005–2014 Mustang; 2006–2012 Fusion; 2007–2010 Edge GMC: 2007–2014 Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL; 2007–2013 Sierra 1500; 2015 Terrain Honda (11.4 million, including Acura): 2001–2012 Accord; 2001–2011 Civic (including hybrid and NGV); 2002–2011, 2016 CR-V; 2002–2004 Odyssey; 2003–2015 Pilot; 2003–2011 Element; 2006–2014 Ridgeline; 2006–2010, 2012 Gold Wing motorcycle; 2007–2013 Fit; 2010–2015 Accord Crosstour; 2010–2014 Insight and FCX Clarity; 2011–2015 CR-Z; 2013–2014 Fit EV Infiniti: 2001–2004 I30/I35; 2002–2003 QX4; 2003–2008 FX35/FX45; 2006–2010 M35/M45 Jaguar: 2009–2015 XF Jeep: 2007–2016 Wrangler Land Rover (more than 68,000): 2007–2012 Range Rover Lexus: 2002–2010 SC430; 2006–2013 IS; 2007–2012 ES; 2008–2014 IS F; 2010–2015 IS C; 2010–2017 GX; 2010–2015 IS convertible; 2012 LFA Lincoln: 2006–2012 Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ; 2007–2010 Lincoln MKX Mazda (more than 733,000): 2003–2011 Mazda 6; 2006–2007 Mazdaspeed 6; 2004–2011 RX-8; 2004–2006 MPV; 2004–2009 B-series; 2007–2012 CX-7; 2007–2015 CX-9 McLaren: 2011–2015 P1; 2012–2014 MP4-12C; 2015–2016 650S; 2016–2017 570; 2016 675LT Mercedes-Benz (1,044,602, including Daimler): 2005–2014 C-class (excluding C55 AMG but including 2008–2012 C63 AMG); 2007–2008 SLK-class; 2007–2017 Sprinter; 2009–2012 GL-class; 2009–2011 M-class; 2009–2012 R-class; 2010–2011 E-class sedan and wagon; 2010–2017 E-class coupe; 2011–2017 E-class convertible; 2010–2015 GLK-class; 2011–2015 SLS AMG coupe and roadster Mercury: 2006–2011 Milan Mitsubishi (more than 105,000): 2004 Lancer Sportback; 2004–2007 Lancer; 2004–2006 Lancer Evolution; 2006–2009 Raider; 2012–2017 iMiEV Nissan (more than 1,091,000, including Infiniti): 2001–2003 Maxima; 2002–2004 Pathfinder; 2002–2006 Sentra; 2007–2012 Versa Pontiac (more than 300,000): 2003–2010 Vibe Saab: 2003–2011 9-3; 2005–2006 9-2X; 2006–2009 9-5 Saturn: 2008–2009 Astra Scion: 2008–2015 xB Subaru (more than 380,000): 2003–2014 Legacy and Outback; 2003–2006 Baja; 2004–2011 Impreza; 2006–2014 Tribeca; 2009–2013 Forester; 2012–2014 WRX and WRX STI Tesla: 2012–2016 Tesla Model S Toyota (6 million, including Lexus and Scion): 2002–2007 Sequoia; 2003–2013 Corolla and Corolla Matrix; 2003–2006 Tundra; 2004–2005 RAV4; 2006–2012 Yaris; 2010–2016 4Runner; 2011–2014 Sienna Volkswagen (more than 680,000): 2006–2010, 2012–2014 Passat sedan and wagon; 2009–2017 CC; 2009–2013 GTI; 2010–2014 Jetta SportWagen and Golf; 2010–2014 Eos; 2013 Golf R; 2015 Tiguan


and If youre referring to the Toyota unattended acceleration issues, that lawsuit fairytale was just put together by greedy lawyers. They were never able to replicate the problem. They only thing they were ever able to come up with were securing floor mats with hooks.

You want to talk about dragging their feet? Try ford and firestone. There were many more deaths when that nonsense happend.

How about Volkswagen?
 
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Ticking Time Bombs??

So for now, we are all just ticking time bombs waiting to explode? Does anyone have a recommended strategy on how to go about handling this?
 
and If youre referring to the Toyota unattended acceleration issues, that lawsuit fairytale was just put together by greedy lawyers. They were never able to replicate the problem. They only thing they were ever able to come up with were securing floor mats with hooks.

You want to talk about dragging their feet? Try ford and firestone. There were many more deaths when that nonsense happend.

How about Volkswagen?

So. Toyota admitted they had a cover up and paid 1.2 billion (the largest fine ever imposed on an automaker) and it was all a fairytale made up by lawyers... Come on.....

https://www.forbes.com/sites/joannm...es-to-1-2-billion-criminal-fine/#20bb5156c1ed

Favorite quote from the article....
“In the more than four years since these recalls, we have gone back to basics at Toyota to put our customers first.” humm, I guess the sting of 1.2 billion has worn off.

Car companies make mistakes like this. None of them are perfect.

Yes, many companies had Takata bags... but Toyota has handled it poorly. One thing Toyota does not do.. is move quickly. They are struggling big time right now, but they are all under too much pressure with future regulations... and something will have to give. Right now, customers are paying the price for all the budget going towards very expensive R&D for the future.
 
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Perfect example of putting all of ones eggs in one basket. This one company for everything you need shit really erks me.

Just like having to large to fail banks that literally fk'd every "working" man/woman/child in the US in '08, they are still making all their money back but not giving us any interest.

The same thing will happen here, we the consumer will end up flipping the bill for this in one way or another.

Meanwhile... we wait
 
So. Toyota admitted they had a cover up and paid 1.2 billion (the largest fine ever imposed on an automaker) and it was all a fairytale made up by lawyers... Come on.....

https://www.forbes.com/sites/joannm...es-to-1-2-billion-criminal-fine/#20bb5156c1ed

Favorite quote from the article....
“In the more than four years since these recalls, we have gone back to basics at Toyota to put our customers first.” humm, I guess the sting of 1.2 billion has worn off.

Car companies make mistakes like this. None of them are perfect.

Yes, many companies had Takata bags... but Toyota has handled it poorly. One thing Toyota does not do.. is move quickly. They are struggling big time right now.

Agreed, no auto maker is perfect but there was no cover up. Of course the word "cover up" makes a better story for journalism but there was no cover up. The original complaint was computer related and faulty accelerators. ALso, most auto manufacturers at that time have basically done away with drive-by wire accelerators and had gone with the computer controlled throttles.

Several organizations tried to replicate the scenario of an unintended acceleration but was not successful in doing so.

So people want an answer. As a big company you cant just say "ok, here's nothing wrong and someone is just trying to milk us." Instead they went the floor mats route because people wanted an explanation.

I'd like to source all this info but its too much damn work. You'll just have to take my word for it.

All of these events were taking place during the near collapse of the big 3 american automakers. You think detroit wanted to play nice when they had an opportunity to rip apart Toyota who was one of their biggest competitors? It was Do or Die for the big 3.

My 2002 mr2 spyder with SMT manual transmission had the electronic throttle control and it was damn impressive. The rev matching and throttle response was so smooth and easier than a normal manual transmission. Sure wish they continued using that transmission.
 
Maybe someone can post the mfg date when 2016s flipped to the new airbag. I'm pretty sure it was late in 2016.

I second this, I would really like to have that information as well as how to tell when your 4Runner was built. I've never had to look for this information before, so I am in the dark there.
 
man there are some real puss1es on this forum. 16 deaths out of how many Toyotas on the road? Michelin tires killed more people and both Ford and Michelin are still on the road.... relax! and besides look at all the affected brands! what are you gonna trade to? You want toyota to give you a rental? Um that rental has the same damn airbag...... your choices are walk, vespa or grow a set and drive your 4runner

Here ya go:

Acura

2003 Acura 3.2CL

2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL

2013-2016 Acura ILX

2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid

2003-2006 Acura MDX

2007-2016 Acura RDX

2005-2012 Acura RL

2009-2014 Acura TL

2009-2014 Acura TSX

2010-2013 Acura ZDX

Audi

2006-2013 Audi A3

2005-2008 Audi A4 Avant

2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet

2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan

2010-2011 Audi A5 Cabriolet

2003-2011 Audi A6 Avant

2005-2011 Audi A6 Sedan

2009-2012 Audi Q5

2017 Audi R8

2008 Audi RS 4 Cabriolet

2007-2008 Audi RS 4 Sedan

2005-2008 Audi S4 Avant

2007-2009 Audi S4 Cabriolet

2005-2008 Audi S4 Sedan

2010-2012 Audi S5 Cabriolet

2007-2011 Audi S6 Sedan

2016-2017 Audi TT

BMW

2008-2013 BMW 1 Series

2000-2013 BMW 3 Series

2002-2003 BMW 5 Series

2011-2015 BMW X1

2007-2010 BMW X3

2003-2013 BMW X5

2008-2014 BMW X6

2010-2011 BMW X6 Hybrid

Cadillac

2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade

2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade ESV

2007-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT

Chevrolet

2007-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche

2007-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD

2007-2013 Chevrolet Silverado LD

2007-2014 Chevrolet Suburban

2007-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe

Chrysler

2005-2015 Chrysler 300

2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen

2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire

Daimler trucks and vans

2008-2009 Sterling Bullet

2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter

2007-2017 Freightliner Sprinter

2010-2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Dodge/Ram

2008-2014 Dodge Challenger

2006-2015 Dodge Charger

2005-2011 Dodge Dakota

2004-2009 Dodge Durango

2005-2008 Dodge Magnum

2003-2008 Dodge Ram 1500/2500/3500 Pickup

2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup

2007-2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Cab Chassis

2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup

2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis

Ferrari

2010-2015 Ferrari 458 Italia

2014-2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale

2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A

2012-2015 Ferrari 458 Spider

2016-2017 Ferrari 488 GTB

2016-2017 Ferrari 488 Spider

2009-2014 Ferrari California

2015-2017 Ferrari California T

2013-2017 Ferrari F12

2016-2017 Ferrari F12 tdf

2016 Ferrari F60

2012-2016 Ferrari FF

2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso

Fisker

2012 Fisker Karma

Ford

2007-2010 Ford Edge

2006-2012 Ford Fusion

2005-2006 Ford GT

2005-2014 Ford Mustang

2004-2011 Ford Ranger

GMC

2007-2014 GMC Sierra HD

2007-2013 GMC Sierra LD

2007-2014 GMC Yukon

2007-2014 GMC Yukon XL

Honda

2001-2012 Honda Accord

2001-2011 Honda Civic

2003-2011 Honda Civic Hybrid

2001-2011 Honda Civic NGV

2010-2015 Honda Crosstour

2002-2011 Honda CR-V

2011-2015 Honda CR-Z

2003-2011 Honda Element

2010-2014 Honda FCX Clarity

2007-2013 Honda Fit

2013-2014 Honda Fit EV

2010-2014 Honda Insight

2002-2004 Honda Odyssey

2003-2015 Honda Pilot

2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline

Infiniti

2003-2008 Infiniti FX

2001 Infiniti I30

2002-2004 Infiniti I35

2006-2010 Infiniti M

2002-2003 Infiniti QX4

Jaguar

2009-2015 Jaguar XF

Jeep

2007-2016 Jeep Wrangler

Land Rover

2007-2012 Land Rover Range Rover

Lexus

2007-2012 Lexus ES350

2010-2017 Lexus GX460

2006-2013 Lexus IS250/350

2010-2015 Lexus IS250C/350C

2008-2014 Lexus IS F

2012 Lexus LFA

2002-2010 Lexus SC430

Lincoln

2007-2010 Lincoln MKX

2006-2012 Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ

Mazda

2004-2009 Mazda B-Series

2007-2012 Mazda CX-7

2007-2015 Mazda CX-9

2003-2011 Mazda6

2006-2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed6

2004-2006 Mazda MPV

2004-2011 Mazda RX-8

McLaren

2016-2017 McLaren 570

2015-2016 McLaren 650S

2016 McLaren 675LT

2012-2014 McLaren MP4-12C

2011-2015 McLaren P1

Mercedes-Benz

2005-2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

2010-2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2011-2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabrio

2010-2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe

2009-2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

2010-2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class

2009-2010 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class

2009-2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

2007-2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

2011-2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class

Mercury

2006-2011 Mercury Milan

Mitsubishi

2012-2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV

2004-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback

2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider

Nissan

2001-2003 Nissan Maxima

2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinder

2002-2006 Nissan Sentra

2007-2012 Nissan Versa

Pontiac

2003-2010 Pontiac Vibe

Saab

2005-2006 Saab 9-2x

2006-2011 Saab 9-3

2006-2009 Saab 9-5

Saturn

2008-2009 Saturn Astra

Scion

2008-2015 Scion XB

Subaru

2003-2006 Subaru Baja

2009-2013 Subaru Forester

2004-2011 Subaru Impreza

2003-2014 Subaru Legacy

2003-2014 Subaru Outback

2006-2014 Subaru Tribeca

2012-2014 Subaru WRX/STI

Tesla

2012-2016 Tesla Model S

Toyota

2010-2016 Toyota 4Runner

2003-2013 Toyota Corolla

2003-2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix

2009-2013 Toyota Matrix

2004-2005 Toyota Rav4

2002-2006 Toyota Sequoia

2011-2014 Toyota Sienna

2003-2006 Toyota Tundra

2006-2011 Toyota Yaris (Hatch Back)

2007-2012 Toyota Yaris (Sedan)

Volkswagen

2009-2017 Volkswagen CC

2010-2014 Volkswagen Eos

2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf

2013 Volkswagen Golf R

2009-2013 Volkswagen GTI

2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat

2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat Sedan

2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
 

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