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Arrange a VOLKSWAGEN Recall Repair

Have your VIN ready. Ask an authorized dealer to confirm your vehicle is affected and whether the free repair is available.

NHTSA campaign: 08V178000

Customer service number in this filing: 1-800-822-8987

Official VOLKSWAGEN Recall & Service Page →

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Bring your VIN and recall campaign number. Ask for a repair order confirming completed work. Check any do-not-drive or park-outside instructions in the original filing.

Original NHTSA repair instructions

DEALERS WILL INSPECT EACH VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THAT THE SPECIFIC DEFECT CRASH SENSOR IS PRESENT ON ONE OR BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. ALL OF THE DEFECT CRASH SENSORS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 31, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.