2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION
Posted on: 2020-09-02
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Posted on: 2019-05-24
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 volkswagen passat and 2018-2019 atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began july 16, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94l9.
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.