2004 Volkswagen New Beetle recall: labels
Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on December 4, 2003. It covers about 15,115 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 15,115
- reported
- Dec 4, 2003
- owners notified
- Feb 9, 2004
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the tire information label is incorrect identifying the vehicle as a five-passenger vehicle, instead of a four-passenger vehicle.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 03V508000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 03V508000
Is there a recall on the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle labels?
Yes. Recall 03V508000, reported on December 4, 2003, covers about 15,115 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V508000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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