69Y8 – Incorrect Side Impact Air Bag Installed – 2019 Volkswagen Atlas & 2020 Passat

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed.

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March 20, 2019

Incorrect Side Impact Air Bag Installed

In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V218

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components  QUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 3

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed.

Remedy

Volkswagen has inspected and replaced the side air bags, free of charge. The recall was completed in April 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 69Y8.

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.

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