2007 VW PASSAT WAGON RECALL - #18V247000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : DRIVER SIDE : INFLATOR MODULE
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2007 VW PASSAT WAGON |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
7/5/2005 - 11/17/2006 |
| Recalled on |
4/20/2018 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/30/2018 |
| # Affected |
71,335 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2007 VW PASSAT WAGON Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2007 VW PASSAT WAGON Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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