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

APR 18, 2018

Vehicles Affected

71,335

Volkswagen Recall #

69Q8

NHTSA Campaign #

18V247000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (17)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Subject TAKATA Driver Frontal Airbag Inflator Release Date April 19, 2018
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) ...
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Subject TAKATA Driver Frontal Airbag Inflator Revision Summary Updated instructions for the mandatory Takata parts return process in Appendix B. Release Date July 21, 2018
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-3
• Date February 19, 2019 Campaign Tip
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: October 7, 2019 Takata Alternate Transportation Program Pilot – Safety Recalls 69Q8 and 69Q9 Special Notification for Safety Recall 68Q8 and 69Q9 Affected Vehicles
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-2
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2019-3