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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan vehicles. In the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment.
- Risk
- If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69W8, and 69W9.
- 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
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator module may cause the airbag to tear or not unfold properly when it deploys in a crash. If that happens, the airbag may not protect the passenger as intended, which can increase the risk of injury.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag at no cost to you. The recall began July 19, 2018. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls at an authorized Volkswagen dealer or on the NHTSA website, and contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 with any questions.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2018 |