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Volkswagen Atlas Recall 19V218: Side Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in Side Crash

NHTSA campaign 19V218, reported March 20, 2019, 3 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

An incorrect driver or front passenger side impact airbag may have been installed in certain vehicles. The wrong airbag may not deploy as intended in a side impact crash, which increases the risk of injury to occupants.

Volkswagen has inspected and replaced the side airbags on affected vehicles free of charge. According to the notice, this recall was completed in April 2019. If you own an affected vehicle, contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 (recall number 69Y8) and check your VIN for any open recalls. The repair is free at an authorized dealer.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V218Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed.
Risk
In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen has inspected and replaced the side air bags, free of charge. The recall was completed in April 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y8.
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 Atlas2019
Volkswagen Passat2020