Recall 18V247000: 2006–2007 Volkswagen Passat and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 18, 2018

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

71,335vehicles

Model years

2006–2007

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 Volkswagen Passat576 complaints
• 2007 Volkswagen Passat262 complaints
• 2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon0 complaints
• 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon11 complaints