VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2018: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V102000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | TIGUAN | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-05-30 | 2018-02-09 | 2018-02-14 |
Production Dates: 2017-05-24 - 2018-01-16
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 69V2
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3768
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles. The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69V2.
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.
