VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V834000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2006 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-12-04 | 2024-10-30 | 2024-11-06 |
Production Dates: 2005-03-01 - 2006-01-31
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 69EG,69GQ,69E6
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 248330
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Dealers will replace the driver's side front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69EG, 69GQ, and 69E6.
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 nhtsa.gov.
