Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Receives NHTSA Petition for Decision on Noncompliance with Federal Safety Standard

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has determined that certain 2016 model year Volkswagen Beetle Convertible cars do not fully comply with a federal safety standard, and has filed a petition with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a decision on the matter. The noncompliance was first reported in a February 23, 2016, report to the NHTSA.