VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2020: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V218000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-04-24 2019-03-20 2019-03-22

Production Dates: 2018-10-31 - 2018-10-31

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 69Y8

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.