Volkswagen is recalling more than 100,000 cars due to a serious airbag defect: resolve it as quickly as possible

Volkswagen, a major car manufacturer, does remembering more than 100,000 vehicles due to exploding airbags that can cause serious injury or death, This was reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The driver’s side front air bag inflator may “explode” in certain VW Beetles, Beetle Convertibles, 2012-2014 Passats, 2017 Passat Wagons and 2006-2007 Passat Sedans.

If an inflator explosion were to occur, sharp metal fragments could strike the driver or other passengers, causing serious injury or death. the NHTSA wrote in a statement.

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The airbag inflator may explode due to prolonged exposure to moisture and high temperatures.

Volkswagen remedies the defect by replacing the driver’s side airbag module free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be sent out by the end of December.

Vehicles involved in the recall: