Volkswagen to recall over 114,000 US vehicles over airbag concern

Volkswagen to recall over 114,000 US vehicles over airbag concern Volkswagen will recall 114,478 vehicles in the United States on concerns over the driver-side airbag
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November 7, 2024 16:06
Volkswagen to recall over 114,000 US vehicles over airbag concern

Volkswagen will recall 114,478 vehicles in the United States on concerns over the driver-side airbag, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on November 7, Report informs via Reuters.

The recall consists of some Beetle and Passat vehicles from model years 2006-2019.

"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 US auto safety regulator said.

Volkswagen did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

As a remedy, dealers will replace the driver's side front airbag module for free.

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