NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V247000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Published April 20, 2018 · Recall initiated: April 18, 2018
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat sedan and wagon vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
What to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q8. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-079.
Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- PASSAT
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON | 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
Sell products like this?
Recalert watches your whole catalog for recalls like this one, automatically.