Recalls for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle

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DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

Posted on: 2012-11-15
Description
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 beetle vehicles, manufactured from february 2012, through august 2012, and equipped with leather sport seats.  If the right front passenger seat gets wet, the occupant control module may not properly detect the presence of a child restraint installed in the seat.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Volkswagen's campaign recall number is 69i9/w6.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2014-10-20
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 beetle vehicles manufactured june 13, 2013, to july 3, 2014.  The glass sunroofs in the affected vehicles may break when the vehicles are operated over a hard road surface or strike a pothole.

Consequence
Vehicle occupants could be injured by falling glass.  A sunroof break during vehicle operation also increases the risk of driver distraction and a resulting vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof, free of charge.  The recall began on december 15, 2015.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60b9.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:REAR

Posted on: 2014-10-20
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 jetta vehicles manufactured march 1, 2010, to november 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 beetle vehicles manufactured march 1, 2011, to july 31, 2013. The durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such as a result of a rear or side-rear impact crash.

Consequence
The reduced durability of the trailing arm may result in its sudden fracture, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on the rear axle trailing arms designed to prevent a sudden loss of control in the event of trailing arm sudden fracture, free of charge. The recall began april 7, 2015. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Posted on: 2019-09-26
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 volkswagen passat, 2018 tiguan lwb, 2007-2009 jetta sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 jetta, 2013 jetta hybrid, 2008-2009 jetta sportwagen, 2015 golf sportwagen, 2013 golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 beetle and beetle convertible, 2008-2010 beetle, and beetle convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

Consequence
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began november 6, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01d7. Note: this recall is an expansion of nhtsa recall number 18v-329.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

Posted on: 2019-08-22
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 gti, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 golf, 2012-2019 beetle and beetle convertible, 2017-2019 golf sportwagen and 2011-2018 jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in park.

Consequence
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than park increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began november 19, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37m2.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

DEFECT #7 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Posted on: 2020-12-16
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 volkswagen beetle and beetle convertible vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began march 19, 2021. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69bc.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #8 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Posted on: 2020-09-08
Description
Tenneco automotive (tenneco) is recalling certain beck/arnley master cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 volkswagen jetta, and 2012-2019 volkswagen beetle vehicles.  The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.

Consequence
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Beck/arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users.  Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge.  The recall began october 30, 2020.  Owners may contact tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.