NHTSA recall 18V-406 (18V406000)

air bags recall reported June 13, 2018 - about 2,564 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 18V406000
Also written as: 18V-406
Manufacturer number: 69X3
Reported: June 13, 2018
Vehicles affected: ~2,564
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis 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 driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X3.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-406 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Volkswagen Eurovan - 2003

Volkswagen Golf - 2003

Volkswagen Jetta - 2003

Volkswagen Passat - 2003

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.