Recall 18V406000: 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan and 3 other models

Report received

Jun 13, 2018

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

2,564vehicles

Model years

2003

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 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.

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 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.

Affected model years

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

• 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan15 complaints
• 2003 Volkswagen Golf26 complaints
• 2003 Volkswagen Jetta456 complaints
• 2003 Volkswagen Passat628 complaints