2004 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE Recalls (2)

Campaign:
03V356000 on 09/29/2003
Component:
Air bags
Manufactured:
06/30/2003 - 08/30/2003
Affected:
333
Defect:
On certain passenger vehicles, the passenger detection function of the passive occupant detection system (pods) may become disabled.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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 1-800-822-8987.
Notes:
Vw recall no. wu.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
03V508000 on 12/10/2003
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
05/31/2003 - 09/29/2003
Affected:
15,115
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
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 (1-888-327-4236).

2004 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE TSBs (12)

Bulletin:
0302
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Passenger air bag off indicator light in center dash cover may stay on depending on passenger seat occupancy as registered by the weight sensing mat. *tt
Bulletin:
0305
Component:
126000 exterior lighting:turn signal
Summary:
Front turn signal blinks too fast. front turn signal, replacing bulb socket. *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:
0401
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
After replacement of the passenger occupant detection system (pods), the passenger seat bolster or the airbag control module, fault code 02511 014 - seat occupied recognition control module faulty - appears. *tt
Bulletin:
0401
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Reverse gear, difficult to engage or disengage. *mr
Bulletin:
VE
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Window clamp bolts on certain convertible vehicles may become loose. *tt
Bulletin:
0409
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Evaluating fuel mixture diagnostic trouble codes- how to perform effective diagnosis related to fuel system adaptation - system too rich/too lean. volkswagen. *mj
Bulletin:
0404
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Hard starting (extended cranking required) or no start when wet, runs rough on initial start, may be accompanied by light gray smoke. *mj
Bulletin:
0412
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator light (mil) on, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) stored in diagnostic trouble code (dtc) memory. *mj
Bulletin:
0403
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Passenger occupant detection system (pods) fault. *mj
Bulletin:
0417
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Airbag monitoring light on, passenger occupant detection system (pods), diagnostic trouble code 02511 014 stored. *tt
Bulletin:
VK
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
The amplifier may not completely switch off when the ignition is turned off. service action circular to check/replace amplifier on vehicles with monsoon sound system. *tt

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