NHTSA recall 18V-247 (18V247000)
air bags recall reported April 18, 2018 - about 71,335 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V247000
- Also written as
- 18V-247
- Manufacturer number
- 69Q8
- Reported
- April 18, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~71,335
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q8. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-079.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-247 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.