NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V540000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Published November 15, 2012 · Recall initiated: November 15, 2012
What's the hazard
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles, manufactured from February 2012, through August 2012, and equipped with leather sport seats. If the right front passenger seat gets wet, the occupant control module may not properly detect the presence of a child restraint installed in the seat.
What to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and replace the control modules, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during January 2013. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- BEETLE
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US