Volkswagen Beetle, Beetle Convertible: Inflator module

Date

Dec. 21, 2022

Filed by

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Vehicles

Volkswagen Beetle (2015, 2016); Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (2015, 2016)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

37558

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

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 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.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Oct. 26, 2023

Manufacturer campaign number

69EM

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Driver Airbag Module · Driver Airbag Module · 5C5.880.201.M; Driver Airbag Module · Driver Airbag Module · 5C5.880.201.N; Driver Airbag Module · Driver Airbag Module · 5C5.880.201.P; Driver Airbag Module · Driver Airbag Module · 5C5.880.201.Q

Recall number

22V945000

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.