Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V178000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V178000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 76,900 affected units, AIR BAG FRONTAL CRASH SENSOR FAILURE (DUAL-STAGE), component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Volkswagen is recalling 76,900 my 2004-2005 new beetle and my 2003-2005 new beetle convertibles equipped with an advanced (dual-stage) air bag system. this system may have air bag frontal crash sensors that contain a solder joint on the circuit board that may crack under certain high temperature conditions. if this occurs, the air bag indicator light will illuminate and the fallback algorithm will ensure that the front air bags always deploy in a frontal crash in which the vehicle's deceleration is high enough to activate the frontal air bags.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V178000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-04-17T00:00:00

Subject: Air bag frontal crash sensor failure (dual-stage)

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 76,900

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R6

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volkswagen is recalling 76,900 my 2004-2005 new beetle and my 2003-2005 new beetle convertibles equipped with an advanced (dual-stage) air bag system. this system may have air bag frontal crash sensors that contain a solder joint on the circuit board that may crack under certain high temperature conditions. if this occurs, the air bag indicator light will illuminate and the fallback algorithm will ensure that the front air bags always deploy in a frontal crash in which the vehicle's deceleration is high enough to activate the frontal air bags.

Consequence Summary: In low-severity frontal impacts, the front air bags may deploy more forcefully than designed, increasing the possibility of injury to out-of-position front seat occupants.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-p8zt.k3j6-2v3a

NHTSA ID: 08V178000

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Created At: 1742808662

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