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VehicleAug 20, 20189,685 affected

Volkswagen recall: Air bags

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. During production, the air conditioning system drain tube may have been twisted, causing water to drain into the air bag control module.

What could happen

The wet air bag control module may result in an unintentional deployment of the air bags, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

The fix

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain tube, and if it is twisted, the drain tube and air bag control module will be replaced, free of charge. Some of the affected vehicles have had their drain tube previously replaced but did not receive a new air bag control module; the airbag control module will be replaced in these vehicles. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87F9.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
18V537000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Aug 20, 2018
Owners notified
Sep 14, 2018
Vehicles or items affected
9,685
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Nov 17, 2016 to Aug 18, 2017
Part
Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module
Maker's own recall number
87F9

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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