NHTSA recall 18V148000

Air Bags · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

March 6, 2018report date

363,713units affected

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What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen cc, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2009 Volkswagen Cc, 2010 Volkswagen Cc, 2011 Volkswagen Cc, 2012 Volkswagen Cc, 2013 Volkswagen Cc, 2014 Volkswagen Cc, 2010 Volkswagen Eos, 2011 Volkswagen Eos, 2012 Volkswagen Eos, 2013 Volkswagen Eos, 2014 Volkswagen Eos, 2010 Volkswagen Golf, 2011 Volkswagen Golf, 2012 Volkswagen Golf, 2013 Volkswagen Golf, 2014 Volkswagen Golf, 2007 Volkswagen Passat, 2008 Volkswagen Passat, 2009 Volkswagen Passat, 2010 Volkswagen Passat, 2012 Volkswagen Passat, 2013 Volkswagen Passat, 2014 Volkswagen Passat, 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon, 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon, 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon, 2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V148000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.