NHTSA Recall 18V247000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V247000; Date: Apr. 18, 2018
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Volkswagen Passat; 2007 Volkswagen Passat; 2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon; 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
Component: Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 71,335
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin 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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 30, 2018
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