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Volkswagen recall: Air bags

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

What could happen

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.

The fix

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X3.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
18V406000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Jun 13, 2018
Owners notified
May 2, 2019
Vehicles or items affected
2,564
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jul 15, 2002 to Aug 21, 2002
Part
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Maker's own recall number
69X3

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.

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