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2007 Volkswagen PASSAT Air Bags Frontal Driver Side Inflator Module Recall


NHTSA Recall #	136242
NHTSA Compaign #	18V247000
MFG Compaign #	69Q8
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Supplier	VOLKSWAGEN
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	PASSAT
Model Year	2007
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Date of notification	30/04/18
Begin date of manufacuring	15/02/05
End date of manufacturing	03/11/06
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	18/04/18
Report created	20/04/18
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Estimated number of affected units	71335
Defect summary	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.
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 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 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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2007 Volkswagen PASSAT Air Bags Frontal Driver Side Inflator Module Recall

2007 Volkswagen PASSAT Air Bags Frontal Driver Side Inflator Module Recall

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