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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles. The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69V2.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2017-2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited vehicles have a front driver air bag that may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States. As a result, these vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 for occupant crash protection.
If you are in a crash, the incorrect air bag may not protect the driver as intended, which increases the risk of injury. Volkswagen will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module free of charge. Owners can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, referencing recall 69V2. The recall began May 30, 2018. Check your VIN for open recalls to see whether your vehicle is affected.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 20172018 |
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