Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side Inflator Module (18V406000)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2003 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN

2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

Campaign No: 18V406000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 2564

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2002 JUN

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2002 DEC

SYSTEM

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

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.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

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.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 12, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X3. 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. 000087646000779803000000259

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.