Volkswagen Passat, Passat Wagon: Inflator module

Date

April 18, 2018

Filed by

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Vehicles

Volkswagen Passat (2006, 2007); Volkswagen Passat Wagon (2006, 2007)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

71335

What can happen

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.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on 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.

Owner notification date

April 30, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

69Q8

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

18V247000

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Related recalls

• Related recall: Audi A3, A4 Cabriolet; Volkswagen Passat: Inflator module (Feb. 10, 2016)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.