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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
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