Volkswagen Jetta: Frontal

Date

Feb. 20, 2019

Filed by

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Vehicles

Volkswagen Jetta (2019)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal

Description of the defect

Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. An incorrect driver frontal airbag may have been installed during a service/repair visit.

Potentially affected

4

What can happen

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the wrong air bag may not work correctly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag with the correct part, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y7.

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 19, 2019

Manufacturer campaign number

69Y7

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V110000

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.