Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V540000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V540000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2012-2013 beetle vehicles, manufactured from february 2012, through august 2012, and equipped with leather sport seats Includes 2,471 affected units, Occupant Detection System may Fail when Wet, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2013 beetle vehicles, manufactured from february 2012, through august 2012, and equipped with leather sport seats

Defect Summary

Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 beetle vehicles, manufactured from february 2012, through august 2012, and equipped with leather sport seats. if the right front passenger seat gets wet, the occupant control module may not properly detect the presence of a child restraint installed in the seat.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and replace the control modules, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during january 2013. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V540000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2012-11-15T00:00:00

Subject: Occupant detection system may fail when wet

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 2,471

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69i9/W6

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 beetle vehicles, manufactured from february 2012, through august 2012, and equipped with leather sport seats. if the right front passenger seat gets wet, the occupant control module may not properly detect the presence of a child restraint installed in the seat.

Consequence Summary: If the control module does not detect a child seat installed, the airbag will not turn off. if the airbag does not turn off, in the event of a crash necessitating front airbag deployment, a child secured in the child seat may be at an increased risk for serious injury.

Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and replace the control modules, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during january 2013. 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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NHTSA ID: 12V540000

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