Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Beetle vehicles manufactured June 13, 2013, to July 3, 2014. The glass sunroofs in the affected vehicles may break when the vehicles are operated over a hard road surface or strike a pothole.
Safety Consequence
Vehicle occupants could be injured by falling glass. A sunroof break during vehicle operation also increases the risk of driver distraction and a resulting vehicle crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60B9.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE |
| 2014 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE |
| 2015 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.