NHTSA recall 18V-375 (18V375000)
air bags recall reported June 6, 2018 - about 821 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V375000
- Also written as
- 18V-375
- Manufacturer number
- 69W8 69W9
- Reported
- June 6, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~821
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan vehicles. In the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment.
Why it is dangerous
If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69W8, and 69W9.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-375 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.