Recall 18V375000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Report Date

20180606

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan vehicles. In the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment.

Safety Consequence

If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69W8, and 69W9.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2018	VOLKSWAGEN	ATLAS
2018	VOLKSWAGEN	TIGUAN

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.