NHTSA Recall 18V537000: Air bag/restraint control module (air bags)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,685 vehicles. It affects 2018 Volkswagen Atlas.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V537000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 87F9 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE |
| Report received | August 20, 2018 |
| Owner notification | September 14, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. During production, the air conditioning system drain tube may have been twisted, causing water to drain into the air bag control module.
Safety risk
The wet air bag control module may result in an unintentional deployment of the air bags, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
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. Some of the affected vehicles have had their drain tube previously replaced but did not receive a new air bag control module; the airbag control module will be replaced in these vehicles. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87F9.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V537000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.