2018 VW TIGUAN RECALL - #18V102000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles. The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 VW TIGUAN |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
5/24/2017 - 1/16/2018 |
| Recalled on |
2/14/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/30/2018 |
| # Affected |
3,768 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles. The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." |
| Consequences |
In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69V2. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for ENGINE
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SHOCK ABSORBER
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for VISIBILITY, SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, WEBBING
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, WEBBING
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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