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2013 Volkswagen BEETLE Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Recall


NHTSA Recall #	91151
NHTSA Compaign #	12V540000
MFG Compaign #	69i9/W6
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Supplier	VOLKSWAGEN
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	BEETLE
Model Year	2013
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Date of notification	09/01/13
Begin date of manufacuring	07/08/26
End date of manufacturing	07/08/26
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	15/11/12
Report created	15/11/12
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	2471
Defect summary	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.
Consequence summary	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.
Corrective action	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 notes	Volkswagen's campaign recall number is 69i9/w6. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

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2013 Volkswagen BEETLE Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Recall

2013 Volkswagen BEETLE Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Recall

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