Volkswagen Group of America (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.
Volkswagen Group of America – A/C Drain Tube Causing Air Bag Malfunction
| Report Received Date | 08/20/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V537000 |
| Consequence Summary | The wet air bag control module may result in an unintentional deployment of the air bags, increasing the risk of injury or crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 87F9 |
| Potentially Affected | 9685 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V537000) |
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