AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Published November 6, 2024 · Recall initiated: October 30, 2024
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal 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 front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69EG, 69GQ, and 69E6.
Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- PASSAT
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2017 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | 2014 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2019 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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