VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS 2018: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V375000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-07-19 2018-06-06 2018-06-08

Production Dates: 2018-04-18 - 2018-05-03

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 69W8 69W9

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 821

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan vehicles. In the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment.

Consequence

If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69W8, and 69W9.

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.