If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.

Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module

Date Announced

JUN 06, 2018

Vehicles Affected

821

Volkswagen Recall #

69W8 69W9

NHTSA Campaign #

18V375000

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan vehicles. In the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment.

Actions

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69W8, and 69W9.

Documents (18)

• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 69W8 VW Customer Letter USA
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 69W8 VW Customer Letter PRI
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 69W9 VW Customer Letter USA
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 69W9 VW Customer Letter PRI
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-3
• Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report/FMVSS 208
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-4
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: July 09, 2018 Recall Repair Information – Safety Recalls 69W8 & 69W9 / Passenger Frontal Airbag
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Subject Passenger Frontal Airbag Release Date July 10, 2018
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: July 03, 2018 Advance Notice – Safety Recalls 69W8 & 69W9 / Passenger Frontal Airbag
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2019-4
• FAQ
• FAQ
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-3