Recall 98V100000: 1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Report received

May 13, 1998

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

8,500vehicles

Model years

1998

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

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The electrical wiring located in the engine compartment was routed too close to the endge of the vehicle's battery tray. The wiring can become damaged over time by chafing and the air-conditioner compressor and/or the fuel pump can malfunction.

Possible consequence

A malfunction of the fuel pump can cause the vehicle to stall, and in some instances, could also result in a wiring fire in the engine compartment.

Remedy

Dealers will install a modified battery tray and inspect, properly route, and securing the wiring in accordance with the recall repair instructions.

Affected model years

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

• 1998 Volkswagen Beetle171 complaints