Volkswagen Eurovan, Jetta +2 more: Air bags — inflator module

Affects Volkswagen Eurovan, Jetta, Passat, Golf · 2003 — about 3K vehicles.

The hazard

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

What to do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X3.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational