Recall 18V-148
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2009 to 2014 Volkswagen CC and 4 other models: Air bags (frontal, driver side, inflator module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-148
- Reported
- March 6, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 363,713 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen CC 2009 to 2014
- Volkswagen Eos 2010 to 2014
- Volkswagen Golf 2010 to 2014
- Volkswagen Passat 2007 to 2014
- Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2007 to 2010