NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 20V785000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Published December 16, 2020 · Recall initiated: December 16, 2020
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.
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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