1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Recall 38076 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	98V100000
Make:	Volkswagen
Model:	Beetle
Year:	1998
Component:	Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Manufacturers Involved:	Volkswagen of america,inc
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	01/01/1998
End Date Of Manufacturing:	05/31/1998
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	8500
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	05/14/1998
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Date Report Received By ODI:	05/13/1998
Date Added To File:	05/18/1998
Defect Summary:	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.
Consequence Summary:	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.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will install a modified battery tray and inspect, properly route, and securing the wiring in accordance with the recall repair instructions.
Further Notes:	Owner notification began may 14, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vw at 1-877-4-beetle (1-877-423-3853).also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1998 Volkswagen Beetle Electrical system:wiring:front underhood Recall