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Volkswagen to recall over 114,000 US vehicles over airbag concern, NHTSA says
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(Reuters) -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 Thursday.
(Reuters) -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 Thursday.
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 U.S. auto safety regulator said.
Volkswagen said it was not aware of any accidents, injuries or fatalities related to the issue and that it would notify owners of the impacted vehicles by Dec. 27.
Dealers will replace the driver’s side front airbag module for free to remedy the issue.
(Reporting by Nathan Gomes in Bengaluru; Editing by Shilpi Majumdar)
An airbag is a safety device in vehicles that inflates rapidly during a collision to protect passengers from injury. It is designed to cushion the impact and reduce the risk of serious harm.
A vehicle recall is a request from a manufacturer to return a vehicle to the dealership for repairs or modifications due to safety concerns or defects. It ensures the safety and reliability of the vehicle.
Propellant degradation refers to the deterioration of the chemical substance used in airbag inflators, which can lead to malfunction or failure of the airbag system, potentially causing safety risks.
A free repair in vehicle recalls means that the manufacturer will cover the costs of fixing the identified issue at no charge to the vehicle owner, ensuring safety without financial burden.
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