Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Tire Information Label Is Incorrect Identifying The Vehicle As A Five-Passenger Vehicle, Instead Of A Four-Passenger Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
NEW BEETLE
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
03V508000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20030601
End Of Manufacture
20030930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
15115
Date Owners Notified
20040209
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20031204
Make Campaign Number
VB/ZH