Volkswagen 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.
The short version
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported a problem with the frontal sensor/control module-inactive. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
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.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and replace the control modules, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-540.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | Volkswagen Beetle |
What changed
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