Recall 03V508000: 2004 Volkswagen NEW Beetle

Report received

Dec 4, 2003

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

15,115vehicles

Model years

2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

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