Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | 2006-2007 volkswagen passat sedan and wagon vehicles | NHTSA Recall #18V247000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V247000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2006-2007 volkswagen passat sedan and wagon vehicles Includes 71,335 affected units, Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

2006-2007 volkswagen passat sedan and wagon vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2007 volkswagen passat sedan and wagon vehicles. upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. the recall began on april 30, 2018. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69q8. note: this recall partially supersedes recall 16v-079.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V247000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2018-04-18T00:00:00

Subject: Driver's frontal air bag inflator may explode

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 71,335

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69Q8

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2007 volkswagen passat sedan and wagon vehicles. upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. the recall began on april 30, 2018. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69q8. note: this recall partially supersedes recall 16v-079.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 12.12

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NHTSA ID: 18V247000

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