Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V785000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V785000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2012-2014 volkswagen beetle and beetle convertible vehicles Includes 105,652 affected units, Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2012-2014 volkswagen beetle and beetle convertible vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag, free of charge. the recall began march 19, 2021. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69bc.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V785000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2020-12-16T00:00:00

Subject: Driver side air bag inflator may explode

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 105,652

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69BC

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag, free of charge. the recall began march 19, 2021. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69bc.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 82.95

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