Recall number R/1998/056


There are 121 VW vehicles affected by the recall R/1998/056.

This recall was issued on July 15th, 1998 and all the details of this VW recall (R/1998/056 - THE DRIVERS AIR BAG COULD HAVE BEEN UNINTENTIONALLY DEACTIVATED) are provided bellow:



Recall reference

R/1998/056

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

1998-07-15

Reason for concern

THE DRIVERS AIR BAG COULD HAVE BEEN UNINTENTIONALLY DEACTIVATED

Reason for recall

On certain vehicles were the owner had requested to have the passengers air bag deactivated it is possible that during the deactivation process the drivers air bag could have been deactivated instead of the passengers.

Remedy

Interrogate the air bag control unit and reconnect the wiring to the drivers air bag

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local VW dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official VW service.

Number of affected VW cars

121

VW vehicles affected

ModelVINsDates
PASSAT3BVE000001 to 3BVE999999 to
Several3BWE000001 to 3BWE379119 to


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