Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #24V834000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 24V834000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2017-2019 beetle, beetle convertible, 2012-2014 passat, 2017 passat wagon, and 2006-2007 passat sedan vehicles Includes 248,330 affected units, Driver's Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2017-2019 beetle, beetle convertible, 2012-2014 passat, 2017 passat wagon, and 2006-2007 passat sedan vehicles
Defect Summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 beetle, beetle convertible, 2012-2014 passat, 2017 passat wagon, and 2006-2007 passat sedan vehicles. the driver's side frontal 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 front air bag module, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 4, 2024. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69eg, 69gq, and 69e6.