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Volkswagen Jetta Recall 19V110: Wrong driver airbag may fail to work correctly in a crash

NHTSA campaign 19V110, reported February 20, 2019, 4 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

An incorrect driver frontal airbag may have been installed during a past service or repair visit on certain 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The wrong part may not work correctly if the airbag deploys.

In a crash that requires the airbag to deploy, the incorrect airbag may not function as designed, which increases the risk of injury to the driver.

Volkswagen will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag with the correct part at no cost to you. Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, and check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V110Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. An incorrect driver frontal airbag may have been installed during a service/repair visit.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the wrong air bag may not work correctly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag with the correct part, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y7.
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

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen Jetta2019