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2012 VW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE Recall - Campaign #20V785000

 
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2012 VW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE RECALL - #20V785000

RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL

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.

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Vehicle 2012 VW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 12/16/2020
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 3/19/2021
# Affected 105,652
Recalled for AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
 
Description 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.
Consequences An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective action 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.
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.
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