2004 Volkswagen New Beetle recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle, covering 15,448 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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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 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the passenger detection function of the passive occupant detection system (pods) may become disabled.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 03V356000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle recalls
How do I check if my 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle have?
2, covering equipment and air bags.
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