Volkswagen Beetle, Beetle Convertible: Frontal

Date

Dec. 16, 2020

Filed by

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Vehicles

Volkswagen Beetle (2012, 2013, 2014); Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (2012, 2013, 2014)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

105652

What can happen

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

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 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 www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

March 19, 2021

Manufacturer campaign number

69BC

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Manufacturer's component

Driver Frontal Airbag · Driver Frontal Airbag

Recall number

20V785000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.