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Automotive · United States · 2024-10-30

VOLKSWAGEN was recalled in United States on 2024-10-30. 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 degrad…

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CountryUnited States
CategoryAutomotive
Published2024-10-30
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Models affectedBEETLE, BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, PASSAT
Model year2017-2019, 2006-2007, 2012-2014, 2017
Units affected248330
DefectVolkswagen 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._x000D_ An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
ComponentAIR BAGS
RemedyDealers 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 number24V834000
Official noticeView source ↗

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