VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2018: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V375000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | TIGUAN | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-07-19 | 2018-06-06 | 2018-06-08 |
Production Dates: 2018-03-10 - 2018-05-19
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
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.
If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.
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.
