Driver side: inflator moduleRecall 18V-406 · Volkswagen vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 18V-406 covers 2,564 Volkswagen vehicles for a driver side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 8% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V406000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
8%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 88 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 27, 2002 to December 18, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.