Volkswagen during production, the air conditioning system drain tube may have been twisted, causing water to drain into the air bag control module.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the air bags air bag/restraint control module. Here is what owners need to know.
During production, the air conditioning system drain tube may have been twisted, causing water to drain into the air bag control module.
The wet air bag control module may result in an unintentional deployment of the air bags, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
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.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-537.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Volkswagen Atlas |
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