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2018 Volkswagen Atlas 2.0T S FWD
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Front Wheel Drive, Sport Utility, Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD
22 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy
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22 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy
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Issued: 2018-08-20
DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. During production, the air conditioning system drain tube may have been twisted, causing water to drain into the air bag control module.The wet air bag control module may result in an unintentional deployment of the air bags, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENT
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE
RESOLUTION
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain tube, and if it is twisted, the drain tube and air bag control module will be replaced, free of charge. Some of the affected vehicles have had their drain tube previously replaced but did not receive a new air bag control module; the airbag control module will be replaced in these vehicles. The recall is expected to begin October 14, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87F9.
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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.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. During production, the air conditioning system drain tube may have been twisted, causing water to drain into the air bag control module.The wet air bag control module may result in an unintentional deployment of the air bags, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENT
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE
RESOLUTION
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain tube, and if it is twisted, the drain tube and air bag control module will be replaced, free of charge. Some of the affected vehicles have had their drain tube previously replaced but did not receive a new air bag control module; the airbag control module will be replaced in these vehicles. The recall is expected to begin October 14, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87F9.
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.
To Address this issue, please contact your local dealer or Volkswagen directly for assistance
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