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NHTSA 24V834000 United States

Volkswagen Passat recall: Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

Official safety recall 24V834000 published by NHTSA.

High risk

Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign24V834000
ComponentAir Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Report date2024-10-30
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Volkswagen Beetle2017United States
Volkswagen Beetle2018United States
Volkswagen Beetle2019United States
Volkswagen Passat2012United States
Volkswagen Passat2013United States
Volkswagen Passat2014United States
Volkswagen Passat2017United States

The problem

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The official remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's side front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69EG, 69GQ, and 69E6.