Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V102000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V102000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2017-2018 tiguan limited vehicles Includes 3,768 affected units, Incorrect Driver Air Bag Installed/FMVSS 208, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2017-2018 tiguan limited vehicles

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V102000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2018-02-09T00:00:00

Subject: Incorrect driver air bag installed/fmvss 208

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 3,768

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69V2

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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."

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 87.61

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SID: row-btfj-tisi-3h98

NHTSA ID: 18V102000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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