2015 VW BEETLE RECALL - #22V945000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : DRIVER SIDE : INFLATOR MODULE
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2015 VW BEETLE |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
12/21/2022 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
37,558 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Corrective action |
Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69EM. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2015 VW BEETLE Recall for VISIBILITY, SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
2015 VW BEETLE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL
2015 VW BEETLE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM
2015 VW BEETLE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2015 VW BEETLE Recall for STEERING, COLUMN LOCKING, ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
2015 VW BEETLE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, ANTI-THEFT, CONTROL MODULE
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