2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 03V265000Jul 25, 2003295,136 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
  Covers: Volkswagen NEW Beetle 1998–2001

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.

  Possible consequence: If this happens, the brake lamps could become inoperative; or the lamps could come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake lamp switches. Owner notification began september 26, 2003. Owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.

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• 02V244000Sep 12, 2002332,950 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual
  Covers: Volkswagen NEW Beetle 2000–2001, Jetta 2000–2001, Cabrio 2000–2001 +1 more

  Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." child seat anchorages installed in the vehicle's rear seats must be identified by markings, and their location and use be described in the owner's manual.

  Possible consequence: These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.

  Remedy: Owners will be provided with a supplement for the owner's manual and also one set of four guidance fixtures intended to use in conjunction with child seats equipped with rigid or semi-rigid lower anchorage attachments. Also enclosed will be four decals together with installation instructions and a template for…

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