Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V406000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V406000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2003 volkswagen passat sedan, jetta, jetta wagon, golf, eurovan, eurovan camper van and eurovan chassis vehicles Includes 2,564 affected units, Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2003 volkswagen passat sedan, jetta, jetta wagon, golf, eurovan, eurovan camper van and eurovan chassis vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 volkswagen passat sedan, jetta, jetta wagon, golf, eurovan, eurovan camper van and eurovan chassis 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 driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began may 2, 2019. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69x3.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V406000
Report Received Date: 2018-06-13T00:00:00
Subject: Driver's frontal air bag inflator may explode
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 2,564

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69X3
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 volkswagen passat sedan, jetta, jetta wagon, golf, eurovan, eurovan camper van and eurovan chassis 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 driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began may 2, 2019. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69x3.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 8.33

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SID: row-565m-383e~nqrz
NHTSA ID: 18V406000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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