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2008 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars

Consequence of Defect

on certain special edition triple white sedan vehicles, an incorrect adhesive may have been used to attach the roof spoiler to the rear glass of the vehicle. if the incorrect adhesive was used, the spoiler could become loose or fall from the vehicle without warning, even though initially the spoiler may feel secure.

Corrective Action

if this happens, the spoiler could cause injury by striking persons outside the vehicle or could become an obstacle to other drivers, possibly resulting in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the roof spoiler on these vehicles. the recall is expected to begin on or about february 29, 2008. owners may contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.

2007 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.

Corrective Action

the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. the remedy is the same for each recall. volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the vin number of the vehicle. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

2006 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17-inch wheels and a 2.5l engine fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were produced with a tire information label that lists an incorrect front tire size. the correct front tire size should be listed as 225/45 r17. the inflation pressure is correct.

Corrective Action

a misprinted label could lead to fitment of improperly sized replacement tires.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a new tire information label and installation instructions. at the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them free of charge. the recall began on february 27, 2006. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.

2006 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.

Corrective Action

the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. the remedy is the same for each recall. volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the vin number of the vehicle. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

2005 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Fuel System, Diesel

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the high pressure diesel pumps were produced with an improper fastener, which could allow diesel fuel to escape from the pump.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the diesel pump. the recall began on february 8, 2005. owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

2005 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.

Corrective Action

the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. the remedy is the same for each recall. volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the vin number of the vehicle. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

2004 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the tire information label is incorrect identifying the vehicle as a five-passenger vehicle, instead of a four-passenger vehicle.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

2004 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Air Bags

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the passenger detection function of the passive occupant detection system (pods) may become disabled.

Corrective Action

should the pods control unit malfunction, the air bag system in the vehicle will not work as designed and may not be able to properly protect occupants in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will reprogram the pods. owner notification originally began october 3, 2003. vw has determined that additional vehicles need to be repaired. the recall for the additional vehicles is expected to begin on december 17, 2004. owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.

2004 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Fuel System, Diesel

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the high pressure diesel pumps were produced with an improper fastener, which could allow diesel fuel to escape from the pump.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the diesel pump. the recall began on february 8, 2005. owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

2004 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.

Corrective Action

the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. the remedy is the same for each recall. volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the vin number of the vehicle. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.

Corrective Action

the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. the remedy is the same for each recall. volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the vin number of the vehicle. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

2002 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic or manual transmissions and cruise controls, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03v-265 or 04v-096.

Corrective Action

the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on november 27, 2006. vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. the remedy is the same for each recall. volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the vin number of the vehicle. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

2002 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

on some passenger vehicles, short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (abs).

Corrective Action

this can result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the abs control unit. owner notification began march 8, 2002. 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 volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

2002 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

2002 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.

Corrective Action

the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. the remedy is the same for each recall. volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the vin number of the vehicle. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

2001 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic or manual transmissions and cruise controls, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03v-265 or 04v-096.

Corrective Action

the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on november 27, 2006. vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. the remedy is the same for each recall. volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the vin number of the vehicle. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

2001 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

on some passenger vehicles, short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (abs).

Corrective Action

this can result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the abs control unit. owner notification began march 8, 2002. 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 volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

2001 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." child seat anchorages installed in the vehicle's rear seats must be identified by markings, and their location and use be described in the owner's manual.

Corrective Action

these vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a supplement for the owner's manual and also one set of four guidance fixtures intended to use in conjunction with child seats equipped with rigid or semi-rigid lower anchorage attachments. also enclosed will be four decals together with installation instructions and a template for attaching the decals to the lower seat backs. owner notification is expected to begin september 15, 2002. owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.

2001 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.

Corrective Action

if this happens, the brake lamps could become inoperative; or the lamps could come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake lamp switches. owner notification began september 26, 2003. owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.

2001 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

2001 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.

Corrective Action

the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. the remedy is the same for each recall. volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the vin number of the vehicle. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

2000 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic or manual transmissions and cruise controls, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03v-265 or 04v-096.

Corrective Action

the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on november 27, 2006. vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. the remedy is the same for each recall. volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the vin number of the vehicle. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

2000 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." child seat anchorages installed in the vehicle's rear seats must be identified by markings, and their location and use be described in the owner's manual.

Corrective Action

these vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a supplement for the owner's manual and also one set of four guidance fixtures intended to use in conjunction with child seats equipped with rigid or semi-rigid lower anchorage attachments. also enclosed will be four decals together with installation instructions and a template for attaching the decals to the lower seat backs. owner notification is expected to begin september 15, 2002. owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.

2000 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.

Corrective Action

if this happens, the brake lamps could become inoperative; or the lamps could come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake lamp switches. owner notification began september 26, 2003. owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.

2000 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

1999 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic or manual transmissions and cruise controls, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03v-265 or 04v-096.

Corrective Action

the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on november 27, 2006. vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. the remedy is the same for each recall. volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the vin number of the vehicle. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

1999 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.

Corrective Action

if this happens, the brake lamps could become inoperative; or the lamps could come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake lamp switches. owner notification began september 26, 2003. owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.

1999 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

1998 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic or manual transmissions and cruise controls, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03v-265 or 04v-096.

Corrective Action

the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on november 27, 2006. vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. the remedy is the same for each recall. volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the vin number of the vehicle. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

1998 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.

Corrective Action

if this happens, the brake lamps could become inoperative; or the lamps could come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake lamp switches. owner notification began september 26, 2003. owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.

1998 Volkswagen New Beetle

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.