Recall 03V-508
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recalled the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle: Equipment (other, labels).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-508
- Reported
- December 4, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 15,115 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the tire information label is incorrect identifying the vehicle as a five-passenger vehicle, instead of a four-passenger vehicle.
The risk
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.
The fix
Owners will be sent a new label and installation instructions. Owner notification began on february 9, 2004. Owners should contact vwoa at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed]).