NHTSA Recall 24V834000
NHTSA Campaign Id 24V834000; Date: Oct. 30, 2024
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Volkswagen Beetle; 2018 Volkswagen Beetle; 2019 Volkswagen Beetle; 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible; 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible; 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible; 2006 Volkswagen Passat; 2007 Volkswagen Passat; 2012 Volkswagen Passat; 2013 Volkswagen Passat; 2014 Volkswagen Passat; 2017 Volkswagen Passat
Component: Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 114,478
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
dealers will replace the driver's side front air bag module, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 27, 2024. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69eg and 69gq.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
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