Volkswagen Atlas recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 20, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalls 2018 Volkswagen Atlas

Recall number

18V537000

Brand / firm

Volkswagen

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 9,685 units

Why it was recalled

The wet air bag control module may result in an unintentional deployment of the air bags, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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 began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87F9.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.