1998 VW BEETLE RECALL - #98V100000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING : FRONT UNDERHOOD
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ELECTRICAL WIRING LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENDGE OF THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY TRAY. THE WIRING CAN BECOME DAMAGED OVER TIME BY CHAFING AND THE AIR-CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR AND/OR THE FUEL PUMP CAN MALFUNCTION.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 VW BEETLE |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1998 - 5/31/1998 |
| Recalled on |
5/18/1998 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
5/14/1998 |
| # Affected |
8,500 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ELECTRICAL WIRING LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENDGE OF THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY TRAY. THE WIRING CAN BECOME DAMAGED OVER TIME BY CHAFING AND THE AIR-CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR AND/OR THE FUEL PUMP CAN MALFUNCTION. |
| Consequences |
A MALFUNCTION OF THE FUEL PUMP CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL, AND IN SOME INSTANCES, COULD ALSO RESULT IN A WIRING FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED BATTERY TRAY AND INSPECT, PROPERLY ROUTE, AND SECURING THE WIRING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECALL REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 14, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VW AT 1-877-4-BEETLE (1-877-423-3853).ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 VW BEETLE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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