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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251313-volkswagen-beetle-2013-recall-air-bags · Recall date November 15, 2012 · Official notice: NHTSA #12V540000
“VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE (2013) recall — Air Bags.” GovInfoNow, recall dated November 15, 2012. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251313-volkswagen-beetle-2013-recall-air-bags. Based on NHTSA recall 12V540000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V540000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen of America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 12V540000 — Volkswagen of America, Inc. VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE (2013) recall — Air Bags Hello, I own a VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE (2013) recall — Air Bags that is covered by recall 12V540000 from Volkswagen of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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