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2003 Volkswagen Eurovan Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver''s frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

    Possible Effects

    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.

    Action

    Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver''s frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 10, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen''s number for this recall is 69X3.

    Notes

    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    2002-07-15 - 2002-08-21

    Vehicles Affected

    2564