Recall 12V54000: Occupant Classification Module Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Volkswagen/Beetle 2012-2013

MANUFACTURER: Volkswagen of America, Inc.

REPORT RECEIPT DATE: November 15, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V540000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/Control Module

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 2,471

SUMMARY:
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.

REMEDY:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and replace the control modules, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. 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.