2003 Volkswagen Eurovan, Volkswagen Golf and others recall: inflator module
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 13, 2018. It covers about 2,564 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,564
- reported
- Jun 13, 2018
- owners notified
- May 2, 2019
- related complaints
- 111
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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 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.
Recall number 18V406000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Eurovan 2003 2003
- Volkswagen Golf 2003 2003
- Volkswagen Jetta 2003 2003
- Volkswagen Passat 2003 2003
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 111 complaints about airbags problems.
2003 Volkswagen Eurovan2003 Volkswagen Golf2003 Volkswagen Jetta2003 Volkswagen Passat
Questions about recall 18V406000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan, Volkswagen Golf and others inflator module?
Yes. Recall 18V406000, reported on June 13, 2018, covers about 2,564 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V406000?
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.
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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