VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2020: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V533000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-10-14 | 2020-09-02 | 2020-09-02 |
Production Dates: 2018-10-31 - 2018-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 69AY
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1829
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2020 Passat vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag may have been folded incorrectly affecting its deployment force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
An incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AY.
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.
