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
makesAndModels2018 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.