Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles. The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”
Volkswagen Group of America – Incorrect Driver Air Bag Installed/FMVSS 208
| Report Received Date | 02/09/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V102000 |
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69V2. |
| Recall Code | 69V2 |
| Potentially Affected | 3768 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V102000) |
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