Recall 18V-537
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas: Air bags (air bag/restraint control module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-537
- Reported
- August 20, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 9,685 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
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-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87F9.
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 Atlas 2018