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2005 Volkswagen BEETLE Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Recall


NHTSA Recall #	72762
NHTSA Compaign #	08V178000
MFG Compaign #	R6
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Supplier	VOLKSWAGEN
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	BEETLE
Model Year	2005
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Date of notification	31/07/08
Begin date of manufacuring	30/07/02
End date of manufacturing	31/10/04
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	17/04/08
Report created	18/04/08
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Estimated number of affected units	76900
Defect summary	Volkswagen is recalling 76,900 my 2004-2005 new beetle and my 2003-2005 new beetle convertibles equipped with an advanced (dual-stage) air bag system. This system may have air bag frontal crash sensors that contain a solder joint on the circuit board that may crack under certain high temperature conditions. If this occurs, the air bag indicator light will illuminate and the fallback algorithm will ensure that the front air bags always deploy in a frontal crash in which the vehicle's deceleration is high enough to activate the frontal air bags.
Consequence summary	In low-severity frontal impacts, the front air bags may deploy more forcefully than designed, increasing the possibility of injury to out-of-position front seat occupants.
Corrective action	Dealers will inspect each vehicle to determine that the specific defect crash sensor is present on one or both sides of the vehicle. All of the defect crash sensors will be replaced free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before july 31, 2008. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Recall notes	Volkswagen recall no. R6. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov.

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2005 Volkswagen BEETLE Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Recall

2005 Volkswagen BEETLE Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Recall

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