NHTSA Campaign 18V375000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Jun 6, 2018 · 821 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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
If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS | 2018 | 821 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | TIGUAN | 2018 | 821 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V375000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.