Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles
— Recall Campaign #18V102000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles. The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3,768 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V102000
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 09, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V102000 |
| Units affected: | 3,768 |
- Description:
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles. The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequeces:
- In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69V2.
- 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.