Volkswagen Atlas, Tiguan: Inflator module

Date

June 6, 2018

Filed by

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Vehicles

Volkswagen Atlas (2018); Volkswagen Tiguan (2018)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

821

What can happen

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.

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

July 19, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

69W8 69W9

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

208

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V375000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

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