2004 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE Recall 56324 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	03V508000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	VB/ZH
Make:	Volkswagen
Model:	New beetle
Year:	2004
Component:	Equipment:other:labels
Manufacturers Involved:	Volkswagen of america,inc
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	06/01/2003
End Date Of Manufacturing:	09/30/2003
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	15115
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	02/09/2004
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Date Report Received By ODI:	12/04/2003
Date Added To File:	12/11/2003
Defect Summary:	On certain passenger vehicles, the tire information label is incorrect identifying the vehicle as a five-passenger vehicle, instead of a four-passenger vehicle.
Consequence Summary:	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.
Corrective Action:	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.
Further Notes:	Vwoa recall no. vb/zh.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2004 Volkswagen New beetle Equipment:other:labels Recall