2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2014 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle — Air bags: frontal
Published December 16, 2020 · Recall initiated: December 16, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V785000, published December 16, 2020. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2014 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle — Air bags: frontal.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2014 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle — Air bags: frontal recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V785000 on December 16, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: BEETLE CONVERTIBLE.