VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2012: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V785000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-03-19 | 2020-12-16 | 2020-12-16 |
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
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.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
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.
