Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Vehicles. During ProduCTIon, The Air Conditioning System Drain Tube May Have Been Twisted, Causing Water To Drain Into The Air Bag Control Module.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
ATLAS
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V537000
Component Description
Air BAGS: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Effect Of Defect
The Wet Air Bag Control Module May Result In An Unintentional Deployment Of The Air BAGS, Increasing The Risk Of Injury Or Crash.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Air Conditioning Drain Tube, And If It Is Twisted, The Drain Tube And Air Bag Control Module Will Be Replaced, Free Of Charge. Some Of The Affected Vehicles Have Had Their Drain Tube Previously Replaced But Did Not Receive A New Air Bag Control Module; The Airbag Control Module Will Be Replaced In These Vehicles. The Recall Began September 14, 2018. Owners May Contact Volkswagen Customer Service At 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 87F9.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20161117
End Of Manufacture
20170818
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9685
Date Owners Notified
20180914
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180820
Make Campaign Number
87F9