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If that happens, it results in the sensor that determines if a passenger is on board to deactivate, disabling the airbag.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clxxid7hi001e01qxbqb54i92@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'If a fault does occur, drivers will get a warning sound and an error message on the instrument panel of their vehicle.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clxxid7hi001f01qxt7vsph52@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The car manufacturer shared that owners should avoid using the front passenger seat if possible until the recall repairs have been made and the sensor is operational again.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clxxid7hi001g01qx5vgba70n@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Dealers will replace the sensor mat and wiring harness for free. Owners are expected to receive letters notifying them of the recall starting Aug. 16.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clxxid7hi001h01qx2bg07wky@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'So far, 1,730 warranty claims have been made that could be related to the problem, according to Volkswagen.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clxxid7hi001i01qxuwbkq7t4@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Want to get caught up on what\'s happening in SoCal every weekday afternoon?\xa0<a href="https://link.chtbl.com/fHPneL-D">Click to follow The L.A. 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