3.2
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 42,285 miles
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The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact was concerned that the air bag could deploy inadvertently or would not deploy if involved in a crash. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic stated that the seat belt buckle assembly would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 55,141. The VIN was not available.
- Columbus, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that the air bag off warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they informed the contact that the seat belt sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 62,000.
- Garden Grove, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact noticed a U-shaped bar attached to the seat belt, which allows the seat belt to move to the back when not in use. However, the seat belt did not function correctly. It would provide the contact approximately eight inches of "extra" seat belt because it would pop to the back position when it should have come to the front. She was concerned that the design of the bar was the cause of the failure and could reduce the protection needed in the event of a crash. The manufacturer and dealer have not been notified. The current mileage was 21,142 and failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
- Albuquerque, NM, USA
- Chicago, IL, USA