2006 Volkswagen Passat | 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2014 Volkswagen Passat | 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2013 Volkswagen Passat — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Published November 6, 2024 · Recall initiated: October 30, 2024
Summary
NHTSA records recall 24V834000, published November 6, 2024 and initiated October 30, 2024. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2006 Volkswagen Passat | 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2014 Volkswagen Passat | 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2013 Volkswagen Passat — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module.
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.
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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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Questions about this recall
Was 2006 Volkswagen Passat | 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2014 Volkswagen Passat | 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2013 Volkswagen Passat — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 24V834000 on November 6, 2024. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: PASSAT.