Recall 18V-247
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2006 to 2007 Volkswagen Passat and 1 other model: Air bags (frontal, driver side, inflator module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-247
- Reported
- April 18, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 71,335 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
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 driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
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-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q8. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-079.
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 Passat 2006 to 2007
- Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2006 to 2007