1998 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE Recall
- Campaign:
- 03V265000 on 07/28/2003
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
- Manufactured:
- 04/13/1998 - 11/29/2001
- Affected:
- 295,136
- Defect:
- On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.
- Consequence:
- If this happens, the brake lamps could become inoperative; or the lamps could come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake lamp switches. owner notification began september 26, 2003. owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.
- Notes:
- Vw recall no. wt.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
1998 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE TSBs (63)
- Bulletin:
- 9801
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Installation instructions for cd changer. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9801
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Removal at pre-delivery inspection for front suspension shipping spacers. *yc
- Bulletin:
- V9807
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Subject on electrical wiring diagrams, troubleshooting & components locations bulleting no. 2. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9801
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Function options for central locking system. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9803
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Subject on front suspension shipping spacers, removal at pre-delivery inspection. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9802
- Component:
- 162200 structure:body:bumpers
- Summary:
- Some vehicles are not produced with front bumper license plate mounts. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9802
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Subject on sidewinder key and locks. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9801
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Updates on repair manual revisions. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9802
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Subject on odometer reading, adaptation. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9802
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Conditions with various electrical malfunctions. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9807
- Component:
- 114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
- Summary:
- Information on the instrument cluster obd. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9806
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Subject on comfort system, on board diagnostic (obd ) read measured valve block (scan tool function 08 ). *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9804
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Update on abs & abs / edl on-board diagnostic. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9803
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Subject regarding body-on board diagnostic ( obd ), update. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9803
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Subject on radio code retrieval procedures. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9809
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Subject regarding coding radio control module. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9802
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Subject regarding reposition oil cooler. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9802
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Subject regarding the secure shift lock cable ( bw ). *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9801
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Information on installing ground contact wire. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9804
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Subject on glow plug relay ( 180 ), location warning. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9810
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Subject pertaining to instrument cluster, odometer adaptation. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9812
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Subject on comfort system ecm, unnecessary replacement. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9801
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Procedures on removing the front seats with side airbag. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9901
- Component:
- 142000 air bags:side/window
- Summary:
- Subject regarding special tool for removing and / or repairing front seat which is equipped with a side airbag. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9901
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Subject on body dimensions. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9905
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Customer may complain of too much bass sound from speakers. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9903
- Component:
- 102200 power train:manual transmission:floor shift assembly
- Summary:
- Information on replacing the shift pattern insert. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9901
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information on repair of vehicle's exhibiting wind noise/whistle from instrument panel area. mjs
- Bulletin:
- 9904
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Information regarding vehicle's that exhibit static/interference on am radio stations. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 9902
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information on vehicle's exhibiting wind noise/whistle from instrument panel area. mjs
- Bulletin:
- 0001
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Information containing a component ground identification chart which lists ground locations that have been integrated into the repair information system. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 940001
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Information regarding the repair of the headlight electrical connection. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 800001
- Component:
- 138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
- Summary:
- Vehicles may experience no air flow adjustment at center air outlet (s). *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 340001
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Customers may complain of a humming noise from general area of the front end during cornering, on vehicles with 02j transmissions. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 13
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Electrical wiring diagrams, troubleshooting and component locations repair manual technical bulletin. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0004
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Subject regarding front floor mat fastener damage. *tt
- Bulletin:
- VLS0020
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Subject regarding electrical wiring diagrams, troubleshooting and component locations technical bulletin no. 13. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0001
- Component:
- 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
- Summary:
- Subject regarding sunroof binding or noisy due to broken slide(s). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 14
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Service information regarding electrical wiring diagrams, troubleshooting and component locations edition 01.98. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 47
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Subject regarding automatic transmission wiring diagram. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15
- Component:
- 221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
- Summary:
- Subject regarding heated seat wiring diagram. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Subject regarding wiring diagram for central control module for comfort system, switch for remote unlock, rear lid, control module for comfort system. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 20
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Information containing wiring diagram for the comfort system, with anti-theft alarm system (vehicles with power windows). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 24
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Subject regarding wiring diagram for the heat oxygen sensor (h02s), secondary air injection (air) pump relay / motor, motronic engine control module (ecm). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 29
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Subject regarding wiring diagram for the dfi engine control module (ecm), kick down switch, closed throttle position (ctp) sensor, closed thottle position (ctp) switch, glow plug relay, glow plugs (engine). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 30
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Information containing a wiring diagram for the motronic engine control module (ecm), engine speed (rpm) sensor, knock sensor (ks) 1, knock sensor (ks) 2. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 31
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Subject regarding wiring diagram for the abs control module, differential lock valves, abs inlet / outlet valves, abs / asr warning lights, asr / esp button, abs hydraulic pump, data-bus obd interface. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 33
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Subject regarding wiring diagram for the transmission control module (tcm), solenoid valves, transmission fluid temperature sensor. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0102
- Component:
- 114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
- Summary:
- A condition may exist with coolant leaking from the coolant reservoir bottle wiring connector contaminating the wiring harness and / or contamination resulting in various malfunctions of the instrument planel. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0101
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 900101
- Component:
- 114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
- Summary:
- Subject regarding malfunctioning instrument cluster. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 800101
- Component:
- 138110 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower
- Summary:
- Experiencing excessive noise and / or vibration originating from the fresh air blower motor assembly. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0103
- Component:
- 114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may experience instrument cluster malfunction. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 0101
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Vehicles may experience a humming noise from front of vehicle during cornering. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 0101
- Component:
- 032100 service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light
- Summary:
- Technical information on replacing / adjusting the brake switch. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0201
- Component:
- 138110 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower
- Summary:
- Fresh air blower motor, inoperative at ambient air temperatures near or below freezing. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0205
- Component:
- 330000 interior lighting
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator light on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0410, p0411, or p1423 stored in dtc memory. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0307
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Driver and passenger door window regulator repairs. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 31703
- Component:
- 125100 exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
- Summary:
- Safety recall - wt - new beetle brake light switch. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 102
- Component:
- 125100 exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
- Summary:
- Safety recall - wt - brake light switch. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0401
- Component:
- 125100 exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
- Summary:
- New style brake light switch requires care during installation to prevent damage to switch. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0410
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Evaluating fuel mixture diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) - how to perform effective diagnostic related to fuel system adaptation system too rich/ too lean. volkswagen. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 0402
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Driver and passenger door window regulator repairing. *mj additional information regarding door window, separates from window regulator clamps. *tt
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