Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V533000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V533000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2020 passat vehicles Includes 1,829 affected units, Passenger Frontal Air Bag Folded Wrong/FMVSS 208, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2020 passat vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 passat vehicles. the passenger frontal air bag may have been folded incorrectly affecting its deployment force. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. the recall began october 14, 2020. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-888-241-2289. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69ay.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V533000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2020-09-02T00:00:00

Subject: Passenger frontal air bag folded wrong/fmvss 208

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 1,829

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69AY

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 passat vehicles. the passenger frontal air bag may have been folded incorrectly affecting its deployment force. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."

Consequence Summary: An incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing 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 october 14, 2020. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-888-241-2289. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69ay.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 93.82

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NHTSA ID: 20V533000

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