The NHTSA said that 114,478 cars from 2006 to 2019 were part of the recall. The issue stems from the propellant inside the driver’s side front air bag inflator which could degrade after being exposed to high humidity, high temperatures or high-temperature changes for a long time.

Volkswagen is recalling nearly 115,000 Beetle and Passat models over potentially dangerous faults in the air bag system. According to a recall notice reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last week,

Volkswagen is recalling 114,478 vehicles in the US because of safety concerns over their airbags, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday.

Volkswagen is recalling nearly 115,000 cars due to a dangerous airbag defect. The models affected include certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Beetle and Passat models are in this latest recallBy Volkswagen is recalling 114,000 Beetle coupes and convertibles and Passat sedans and wagons to replace their potentially dangerous

Volkswagen is recalling nearly 115,000 vehicles equipped with Takata airbag inflators in the United States. These don’t pose an “unreasonable risk” to safety, but are being recalled out of an abundance of caution.

Airbags are one of the most essential safety features in any vehicle, and when they don’t work correctly, the risk of severe injury or even death can increase dramatically. Read on for everything you need to know about this recall,