NHTSA Recall 18V102000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V102000; Date: Feb. 9, 2018
In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan; 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,768
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 tiguan limited vehicles. The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the united states. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection. "
How to Fix:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69v2.
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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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