Over 143,000 Volkswagen Atlas SUVs recalled due to potential air bag issue

The NHTSA is urging owners of the specified models to not let anyone sit in the front passenger seat while Volkswagen develops a solution. FOX13

The passenger occupant detection system in the specified models may experience faulty wiring, according to, and could deactivate the front passenger air bag even when someone is sitting in the seat. Any owners of the impacted models are urged to not let anyone sit in the front passenger seat until the vehicle has been fixed, the NHTSA said.

Volkswagen is currently developing a solution and will notify owners as soon as repairs are available. For more information, visit Volkswagen'sDAILY NEWSLETTERthat I have read and agree

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