Volkswagen recalls Atlas and Tiguan vehicles

The passenger front air bag may not properly unfold during deployment

07/05/2018

James Limbach Reporter

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 821 model year 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan vehicles.

The passenger front airbag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front airbag, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin August 3, 2018.

Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69W8, and 69W9.

James Limbach

A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.

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