2004 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE Recall 56325 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	03V356000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	WU
Make:	Volkswagen
Model:	New beetle
Year:	2004
Component:	Air bags
Manufacturers Involved:	Volkswagen of america,inc
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	07/01/2003
End Date Of Manufacturing:	08/31/2003
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	333
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	10/03/2003
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Date Report Received By ODI:	09/29/2003
Date Added To File:	09/30/2003
Defect Summary:	On certain passenger vehicles, the passenger detection function of the passive occupant detection system (pods) may become disabled.
Consequence Summary:	Should the pods control unit malfunction, the air bag system in the vehicle will not work as designed and may not be able to properly protect occupants in a crash.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will reprogram the pods. owner notification originally began october 3, 2003. vw has determined that additional vehicles need to be repaired. the recall for the additional vehicles is expected to begin on december 17, 2004. owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.
Further Notes:	Vw recall no. wu.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 Air bags Recall