Recall 98V-100
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recalled the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle: Electrical system (wiring, front underhood).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-100
- Reported
- May 13, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 8,500 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Dealers will install a modified battery tray and inspect, properly route, and securing the wiring in accordance with the recall repair instructions.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed]).also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Beetle 1998