VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 2004: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V508000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-02-09 | 2003-12-04 | 2003-12-11 |
Production Dates: 2003-06-01 - 2003-09-30
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: VB/ZH
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15115
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE TIRE INFORMATION LABEL IS INCORRECT IDENTIFYING THE VEHICLE AS A FIVE-PASSENGER VEHICLE, INSTEAD OF A FOUR-PASSENGER VEHICLE.
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.
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.
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'.
