Volkswagen Recall

(Reuters) – Volkswagen (ETR:VOWG_p) will recall 114,478 vehicles in the United States due to concerns regarding the driver-side airbag, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Thursday.

The recall affects some Beetle and Passat vehicles from model years 2006-2019.

The driver’s side frontal airbag inflator may explode because of propellant degradation caused by long-term exposure to high humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling, according to the U.S. auto safety regulator.

Volkswagen has not yet responded to a Reuters request for comment.

As a remedy, dealers will replace the driver's side front airbag module free of charge.