NHTSA Recall # | 130351 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V375000 |
MFG Compaign # | 69W8 69W9 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | TIGUAN |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODU |
Date of notification | 19/07/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 10/03/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 19/05/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 06/06/18 |
Report created | 08/06/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 208 |
Estimated number of affected units | 821 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 volkswagen atlas and tiguan vehicles. In the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment. |
Consequence summary | If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began july 19, 2018. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69w8, and 69w9. |
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). |