| Issue ID | 1725294 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11396636 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 17/02/21 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We got a letter saying the air bags could go off at any time and it is a life threatening situation and we can't get it fixed for weeks. I can't drive my care under this kind of warning. What is the agency doing about this? Are they giving rentals out? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EAST HAVEN, CT |
| VIN pattern | 3VWHP7AT3DMXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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