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- AIR BAGS
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrectly manufactured air bag sensor, which can delay or disable air bag deployment when necessary.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating frontal air bag deployment, a delayed or disabled airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag crash sensor, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AL.
- 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
A sensor in the front air bag system may have been manufactured incorrectly. This can delay or disable deployment of the front air bags when they are needed in a crash.
If the front air bags do not deploy promptly in a crash that calls for them, the risk of injury increases. Owners should have the air bag crash sensor replaced. The repair is free at an authorized dealer.
You can check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering your VIN on the NHTSA or manufacturer website. For questions about this recall, contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018 |
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