NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 22V945000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Published December 21, 2022 · Recall initiated: December 21, 2022
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Beetle and Beetle Convertibles 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
Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed October 26, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69EM.
Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- BEETLE
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | 2016 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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