NHTSA recall 19V-218: Air Bags

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported March 20, 2019 · 1 affected model year

Air Bags recall

19V-218
March 20, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed.
Safety risk
In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen has inspected and replaced the side air bags, free of charge. The recall was completed in April 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y8.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number19V218000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateMarch 20, 2019
ComponentAir Bags:Side/Window
Fixed over the airNo

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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Affected vehicles

2020 Volkswagen Passat3 recalls total

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