Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Passat vehicles
— Recall Campaign #20V533000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Passat vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag may have been folded incorrectly affecting its deployment force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,829 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
20V533000
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 02, 2020 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 20V533000 |
| Units affected: | 1,829 |
- Description:
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Passat vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag may have been folded incorrectly affecting its deployment force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequeces:
- An incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AY.
- 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.