2012–2016 Volkswagen Beetle
- Affected
- 1,705
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- 69CE
- Supplier
- VOLKSWAGEN GROUP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
The defect
If the vehicle has been exposed to high temperatures and humidity fluctuations over a long period the airbag inflator propellant may degrade. If the vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the driver’s airbag, the airbag inflator may explode/rupture.
The hazard
Metal fragments from the airbag inflator may propel out through the airbag cushion towards vehicle occupants, causing serious injury or death.
The remedy
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local Volkswagen dealership to organise an inspection and repair, free of charge. Volkswagen will replace the inflator of the front airbag on the driver’s side.For further information, owners of affected vehicles can also contact the Volkswagen Recall Campaign Hotline on 1800 504 076 (Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm AEST) or visit https://www.volkswagen.com.au/app/locals/find-dealer to find their nearest Volkswagen dealership.
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 1,705 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact VOLKSWAGEN GROUP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD on 1800 504 076 to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
- Contact:
- Volkswagen Recall Campaign Hotline
- Phone:
- 1800 504 076
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.