Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V375000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V375000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2018 volkswagen atlas and tiguan vehicles Includes 821 affected units, Passenger Frontal Air Bag may Deploy Improperly, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2018 volkswagen atlas and tiguan vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V375000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-06-06T00:00:00
Subject: Passenger frontal air bag may deploy improperly
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 821

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69W8 69W9
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 89.52

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SID: row-teky.5sv2~rt76
NHTSA ID: 18V375000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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