2007-2014 Volkswagen CC, Volkswagen Eos and others recall: inflator module
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 6, 2018. It covers about 363,713 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 363,713
- reported
- Mar 6, 2018
- owners notified
- Mar 16, 2018
- related complaints
- 1,831
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V‑078.
Recall number 18V148000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,831 complaints about airbags problems.
2011 Volkswagen CC2012 Volkswagen CC2013 Volkswagen CC2014 Volkswagen CC2011 Volkswagen Eos2012 Volkswagen Eos2013 Volkswagen Eos2014 Volkswagen Eos2011 Volkswagen Golf2012 Volkswagen Golf2013 Volkswagen Golf2014 Volkswagen Golf
Questions about recall 18V148000
Is there a recall on the 2007-2014 Volkswagen CC, Volkswagen Eos and others inflator module?
Yes. Recall 18V148000, reported on March 6, 2018, covers about 363,713 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V148000?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V‑078.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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