Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle And Beetle Convertible Vehicles. The Driver’S Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode Due To Propellant Degradation Occurring After Long-Term Exposure To High Absolute Humidity, High Temperatures, And High Temperature Cycling.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
20V785000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal
Effect Of Defect
An Inflator Explosion May Result In Sharp Metal Fragments Striking The Driver Or Other Occupants Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Driver Frontal Air Bag, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin February 12, 2021. Owners May Contact Volkswagen Customer Service At 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 69Bc.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
105652
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20201216
Make Campaign Number
69BC