Recall 03V-356
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recalled the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle: Air bags.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-356
- Reported
- September 29, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 333 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the passenger detection function of the passive occupant detection system (pods) may become disabled.
The risk
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.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed]).