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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X3.
- 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 driver's frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys. In that situation the inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments toward the driver or other occupants.
If a crash causes the driver's frontal airbag to deploy, this defect could lead to serious injury or death from the flying fragments. Owners should act on this recall promptly.
The remedy is free: dealers will replace the driver's frontal airbag inflator at no cost. Owners can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 (recall number 69X3), and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Eurovan | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf | 2003 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2003 |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2003 |