Make : VOLKSWAGEN Model : NEW BEETLE Year : 2004
Build Dates : 20030601 - 20030930
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V508000
Date Owners Notified: 20040209 Date Received by ODI: 20031204 Date Added to Database: 20031211
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: VB/ZH
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 15115
Summary of the Safety Concern:
      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:
      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.
Remedy:
      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.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).



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