VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE 2014: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V785000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-03-19 2020-12-16 2020-12-16

Production Dates: 2012-02-15 - 2016-07-28

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 69BC

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 105652

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

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

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

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.