NHTSA recall 18V375000
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Volkswagen Atlas and 1 more
Reported Jun 6, 2018821 vehicles affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Maker’s number 69W8 69W9Built Apr 18, 2018 – May 3, 2018
The defect
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.
The risk
If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
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.