NHTSA Recall # | 131922 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V218000 |
MFG Compaign # | 69Y8 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | ATLAS |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
Date of notification | 24/04/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 31/10/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/02/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 20/03/19 |
Report created | 22/03/19 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 3 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 atlas and 2020 passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed. |
Consequence summary | In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen has inspected and replaced the side air bags, free of charge. The recall was completed in april 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69y8. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |