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Volkswagen ID.4 Recall 24V643: Loose Passenger Air Bag Fasteners Could Prevent Proper Deployment

NHTSA campaign 24V643, reported August 28, 2024, 837 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator on certain 2023 and 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles may have loose fasteners securing it. An improperly secured inflator may not deploy as intended, which increases the risk of injury to the passenger in a crash.

Authorized Volkswagen dealers will inspect the passenger air bag and replace it if necessary. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. You can also contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V643Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ID4 vehicles. The fasteners securing the passenger frontal air bag inflator may be loose.
Risk
An improperly secured air bag inflator may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 69E8.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen ID.420232024