Volkswagen Recalls Over 114,000 Vehicles Over Exploding Airbag Risk

If you drive a Volkswagen, you need to know about an important recall that could affect your safety on the road. This recall is focused on a critical issue: faulty airbags.

Airbags are one of the most essential safety features in any vehicle, and when they don’t work correctly, the risk of severe injury or even death can increase dramatically. Read on for everything you need to know about this recall, why it’s happening, and what you should do if your car is impacted.

What Volkswagen Vehicles Are Being Recalled?

According to a report submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Authority on Oct. 30, this recall affects some Volkswagen Beetle and Passat vehicles from model years 2006 to 2019. Over 114,000 cars are included in the recall. Volkswagen will notify owners via letter by Dec. 27.

Why Are These Volkswagens Being Recalled?

This recall concerns faulty airbags. In the case of these Volkswagen vehicles, “the driver’s side frontal airbag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures and high-temperature cycling,” the NHTSA said in their statement. The explosion could result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other passengers, which can increase the risk of injury or death.

However, Volkswagen says there have been no accidents, injuries or fatalities reported in relation to this issue.

What To Do If My Volkswagen Vehicle Is Recalled

Volkswagen will replace the driver-side front airbag module at no cost to customers. Look for a letter from Volkswagen notifying you that your vehicle is on the recall list to hit your mailbox in December. You can also contact Volkswagen customer service (1-800-822-8987) directly for more information about the recall and to schedule an appointment to receive your free repair. The recall numbers for this recall are 69EG and 69GQ.

Source

NHTSA.org: “Driver’s Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode”