2017 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — Air bags: frontal
Published February 14, 2018 · Recall initiated: February 9, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V102000, published February 14, 2018 and initiated February 9, 2018. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — Air bags: frontal.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles. The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.
What to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69V2.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- TIGUAN
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — Air bags: frontal recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V102000 on February 14, 2018. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles. The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.
What should I do if I have this product?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69V2.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: TIGUAN.