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2006-2019 Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Beetle Convertible and others recall: inflator module

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 30, 2024. It covers about 248,330 vehicles.

vehicles affected
248,330
reported
Oct 30, 2024
owners notified
Dec 4, 2024
related complaints
1,329

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong
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 degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's side front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69EG, 69GQ, and 69E6.

Recall number 24V834000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,329 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 24V834000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2019 Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Beetle Convertible and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 24V834000, reported on October 30, 2024, covers about 248,330 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 24V834000?

Dealers will replace the driver's side front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69EG, 69GQ, and 69E6.

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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