NHTSA recall 18V-537 (18V537000)

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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 (free at any franchised dealer)

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 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87F9.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-537 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

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