{"id":1075,"date":"2024-12-20T02:05:11","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T02:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/?p=1075"},"modified":"2024-12-20T02:05:12","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T02:05:12","slug":"volkswagen-recalls-over-114000-beetles-passats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/volkswagen-recalls-over-114000-beetles-passats\/","title":{"rendered":"Volkswagen Recalls Over 114,000 Beetles and Passats \u2013 What Owners Must Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Major VW Recall Over Takata Airbag Defect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volkswagen has announced a recall of more than <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/volkswagen-recalls-over-114000-beetles-passats\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/volkswagen-recalls-over-114000-beetles-passats\/\">114,000 Beetle and Passat vehicles<\/a><\/strong> due to a critical safety issue involving <strong>exploding Takata airbags<\/strong>. This recall extends the ongoing effort to address defective airbags that have been linked to serious injuries and fatalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#affected-vw-models\">Affected VW Models<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#whats-the-risk\">What\u2019s the Risk?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-fix\">The Fix<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#steps-for-vw-owners\">Steps for VW Owners<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#why-this-recall-is-urgent\">Why This Recall is Urgent<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"affected-vw-models\">Affected VW Models<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recall includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2017-2019 Volkswagen Beetles<\/strong> (including convertibles)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat sedans<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat sedans<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2017 Volkswagen Passat wagons<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These vehicles are equipped with driver-side airbags that may rupture due to <strong>propellant degradation<\/strong> caused by prolonged exposure to <strong>high humidity, temperature extremes, and temperature cycling<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/gm-recall-46k-trucks-and-suvs-rear-wheel-lock-up\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"972\">GM Recalls Over 460,000 Trucks and SUVs for Rear Wheel Lock-Up Issue: What Drivers Need to Know<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/tesla-cybertruck-recall-2400-vehicles\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1058\">Tesla Cybertruck Recall Alert: 2,400 Vehicles Affected by Powertrain Issue<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/132000-chevrolet-and-gmc-trucks-recalled\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1063\">132,000 Chevrolet and GMC Trucks Recalled for Tailgate Safety Issue<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whats-the-risk\">What\u2019s the Risk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The defective airbags can explode when deployed, sending <strong>sharp metal fragments<\/strong> into the cabin. This poses a severe risk of <strong>serious injury or even death<\/strong> to drivers and passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reported Incidents<\/strong>: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recorded over <strong>400 injuries<\/strong> and <strong>28 fatalities<\/strong> in the U.S. due to Takata airbag explosions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aging Vehicles<\/strong>: As these vehicles age, the risk of airbag malfunction increases, making immediate action essential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-fix\">The Fix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volkswagen dealers will replace the <strong>driver-side front airbag module<\/strong> at no cost to owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Notification Date<\/strong>: VW will begin notifying affected vehicle owners <strong>starting December 27, 2024<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/massive-vehicle-recall-alert-cars-affected\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"459\">Massive Vehicle Recall Alert: Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and Others\u2014Is Your Car Affected?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/kia-and-hyundai-theft-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"204\">Kia and Hyundai Theft Settlement: Up to $145 Million Compensation Announced for Owners<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/verizon-class-action-settlement-2024\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"188\">Verizon Class Action Settlement 2024: Payout Details, Eligibility, and Payment Timeline<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/hyundai-issues-recall-for-over-34000-vehicles\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"449\">Hyundai Issues Recall for Over 34,000 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid Models Due to Sunshade Hazard<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"steps-for-vw-owners\">Steps for VW Owners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you own one of the recalled models, here\u2019s what to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check Your VIN<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the <strong>NHTSA recall website<\/strong> or Volkswagen\u2019s recall portal to see if your vehicle is affected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use your <strong>vehicle identification number (VIN)<\/strong> for confirmation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact Volkswagen<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phone: <strong>800-893-5298<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recall numbers: <strong>69EG<\/strong> and <strong>69GQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Call NHTSA<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hotline: <strong>888-327-4236<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn more about the recall and your next steps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schedule Repairs<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once notified, book a repair appointment with your Volkswagen dealer immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-this-recall-is-urgent\">Why This Recall is Urgent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Takata airbag issue is one of the <strong>largest automotive recalls in history<\/strong>, and the risks are life-threatening. If your vehicle is on the recall list, don\u2019t delay\u2014schedule your airbag replacement as soon as possible to protect yourself and your loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay informed, stay proactive, and stay safe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Major VW Recall Over Takata Airbag Defect Volkswagen has announced a recall of more than 114,000 Beetle and Passat vehicles due to a critical safety issue involving exploding Takata airbags. This recall extends the ongoing effort to address defective airbags that have been linked to serious injuries and fatalities. Affected VW Models The recall includes:&nbsp;<a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/volkswagen-recalls-over-114000-beetles-passats\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1079,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1075","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-finance"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1075","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1075"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1075\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1145,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1075\/revisions\/1145"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1079"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1075"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1075"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1075"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}