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2003 Volkswagen JETTA Air Bags Frontal Driver Side Inflator Module Recall


NHTSA Recall #	139441
NHTSA Compaign #	18V406000
MFG Compaign #	69X3
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Supplier	VOLKSWAGEN
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	JETTA
Model Year	2003
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Date of notification	02/05/19
Begin date of manufacuring	25/07/02
End date of manufacturing	28/09/02
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	13/06/18
Report created	20/06/18
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	2564
Defect summary	Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 volkswagen passat sedan, jetta, jetta wagon, golf, eurovan, eurovan camper van and eurovan chassis vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence summary	In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective action	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began may 2, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69x3.
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).

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2003 Volkswagen JETTA Air Bags Frontal Driver Side Inflator Module Recall

2003 Volkswagen JETTA Air Bags Frontal Driver Side Inflator Module Recall

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