Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V945000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V945000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2015-2016 beetle and beetle convertibles vehicles Includes 37,558 affected units, Driver's Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2015-2016 beetle and beetle convertibles vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 beetle and beetle convertibles 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

Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag, free of charge. interim owner notification letters were mailed february 16, 2023. owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available; anticipated september 2023. owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69em.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V945000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2022-12-21T00:00:00
Subject: Driver's side air bag inflator may explode
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 37,558

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69EM
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 beetle and beetle convertibles 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: Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag, free of charge. interim owner notification letters were mailed february 16, 2023. owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available; anticipated september 2023. owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69em.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 72.55

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NHTSA ID: 22V945000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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