Recall 18V406000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Report Date
20180613
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X3.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2003 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

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