NHTSA Recall 18V406000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V406000; Date: Jun. 13, 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:
2003 Volkswagen Eurovan; 2003 Volkswagen Golf; 2003 Volkswagen Jetta; 2003 Volkswagen Passat
Component: Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,564
Recall Summary:
volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 volkswagen passat sedan, jetta, jetta wagon, golf, eurovan, eurovan camper van and eurovan chassis 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 driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin august 12, 2018. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69x3.
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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