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2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat and Volkswagen Passat Wagon recall: inflator module

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 18, 2018. It covers about 71,335 vehicles.

vehicles affected
71,335
reported
Apr 18, 2018
owners notified
Apr 30, 2018
related complaints
259

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat sedan and wagon 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 driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q8. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V‑079.

Recall number 18V247000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 259 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 18V247000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat and Volkswagen Passat Wagon inflator module?

Yes. Recall 18V247000, reported on April 18, 2018, covers about 71,335 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V247000?

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q8. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V‑079.

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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