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NHTSARecalled Mar 20, 2019 · #19V218000

Incorrect Side Impact Air Bag Installed

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
  • Incorrect Side Impact Air Bag Installed
  • 2020 Passat
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice