Recalls

Recall 248138

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

    Corrective Action:
    Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag, free of charge. interim owner notification letters were mailed february 16, 2023. owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available; anticipated september 2023. owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69em.

    Additional 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.

    • Affected Vehicles

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