2020 VW PASSAT RECALL - #20V533000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL : CUSHION
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Passat vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag may have been folded incorrectly affecting its deployment force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2020 VW PASSAT |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
9/2/2020 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/14/2020 |
| # Affected |
1,829 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Passat vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag may have been folded incorrectly affecting its deployment force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." |
| Consequences |
An incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AY. |
| 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 |
2020 VW PASSAT Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2020 VW PASSAT Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
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