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.

Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module

Date Announced

JUN 13, 2018

Vehicles Affected

2,564

Volkswagen Recall #

69X3

NHTSA Campaign #

18V406000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (13)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: June 28, 2018 Advance Notice – Safety Recall 69X3 – Driver Frontal Airbag Inflator
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: April 17, 2019 Repair Available – Safety Recall 69X3 / Driver Frontal Airbag Inflator
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3