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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

AIR BAGS — Passenger Frontal Air Bag may Deploy Improperly · June 6, 2018

The problem

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan vehicles. In the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment.

Risk

If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.

What owners should do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69W8, and 69W9.

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