NHTSARecalled Apr 18, 2018 · #18V247000
Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
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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. 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.
Product details
- Product
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
- 2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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What you should do
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.