2020 Volkswagen Passat — Air bags: passenger side frontal: cushion
Published September 2, 2020 · Recall initiated: September 2, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V533000, published September 2, 2020. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2020 Volkswagen Passat — Air bags: passenger side frontal: cushion.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- PASSAT
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2020 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Volkswagen Passat — Air bags: passenger side frontal: cushion recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V533000 on September 2, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: PASSAT.