2004 VW NEW BEETLE RECALL - #03V508000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE TIRE INFORMATION LABEL IS INCORRECT IDENTIFYING THE VEHICLE AS A FIVE-PASSENGER VEHICLE, INSTEAD OF A FOUR-PASSENGER VEHICLE.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2004 VW NEW BEETLE |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/2003 - 9/30/2003 |
| Recalled on |
12/11/2003 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
2/9/2004 |
| # Affected |
15,115 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE TIRE INFORMATION LABEL IS INCORRECT IDENTIFYING THE VEHICLE AS A FIVE-PASSENGER VEHICLE, INSTEAD OF A FOUR-PASSENGER VEHICLE. |
| Consequences |
EXCEEDING THE CORRECT SEATING CAPACITY IN A VEHICLE PUTS OCCUPANTS AT RISK FOR INJURY IN A CRASH, AND CAN RESULT IN VEHICLE OVERLOADING, WHICH CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND PUT YOU AT RISK FOR A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
OWNERS WILL BE SENT A NEW LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987. |
| Notes |
VWOA RECALL NO. VB/ZH.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2004 VW NEW BEETLE Recall for AIR BAGS
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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