Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V537000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V537000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2018 volkswagen atlas vehicles Includes 9,685 affected units, A/C Drain Tube Causing Air Bag Malfunction, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2018 volkswagen atlas vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 volkswagen atlas vehicles. during production, the air conditioning system drain tube may have been twisted, causing water to drain into the air bag control module.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain tube, and if it is twisted, the drain tube and air bag control module will be replaced, free of charge. some of the affected vehicles have had their drain tube previously replaced but did not receive a new air bag control module; the airbag control module will be replaced in these vehicles. the recall began september 14, 2018. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 87f9.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V537000
Report Received Date: 2018-08-20T00:00:00
Subject: A/c drain tube causing air bag malfunction
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 9,685

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 87F9
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 volkswagen atlas vehicles. during production, the air conditioning system drain tube may have been twisted, causing water to drain into the air bag control module.
Consequence Summary: The wet air bag control module may result in an unintentional deployment of the air bags, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain tube, and if it is twisted, the drain tube and air bag control module will be replaced, free of charge. some of the affected vehicles have had their drain tube previously replaced but did not receive a new air bag control module; the airbag control module will be replaced in these vehicles. the recall began september 14, 2018. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 87f9.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 93.42

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SID: row-xx87_e7ip-82du
NHTSA ID: 18V537000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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