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2012-2013 Volkswagen Beetle recall: sensor/control module-inactive

Volkswagen Of America, Inc reported this safety recall on November 15, 2012. It covers about 2,471 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,471
reported
Nov 15, 2012
owners notified
Jan 9, 2013
related complaints
46

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

What is wrong
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles, manufactured from February 2012, through August 2012, and equipped with leather sport seats. If the right front passenger seat gets wet, the occupant control module may not properly detect the presence of a child restraint installed in the seat.
Risk
If the control module does not detect a child seat installed, the airbag will not turn off. If the airbag does not turn off, in the event of a crash necessitating front airbag deployment, a child secured in the child seat may be at an increased risk for serious injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and replace the control modules, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during January 2013. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.

Recall number 12V540000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 46 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 12V540000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Volkswagen Beetle sensor/control module-inactive?

Yes. Recall 12V540000, reported on November 15, 2012, covers about 2,471 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V540000?

Volkswagen will notify owners, and replace the control modules, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during January 2013. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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