1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Recalls (8)
- Campaign:
- 98V100000 on 05/17/1998
- Component:
- Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1997 - 05/30/1998
- Affected:
- 8,500
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install a modified battery tray and inspect, properly route, and securing the wiring in accordance with the recall repair instructions.
- Notes:
- 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 (1-877-423-3853).also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 06E026000 on 03/22/2006
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Affected:
- 61,944
- Defect:
- Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- Consequence:
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- Correction:
- Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 06V183000 on 05/24/2006
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1997 - 11/29/2001
- Affected:
- 646,246
- Defect:
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic or manual transmissions and cruise controls, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03v-265 or 04v-096.
- Consequence:
- The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on november 27, 2006. vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. the remedy is the same for each recall. volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the vin number of the vehicle. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.
- Notes:
- Vw recall no. n4.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 06E049000 on 06/04/2006
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Affected:
- 27,176
- Defect:
- Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- Consequence:
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- Correction:
- Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 06E060000 on 06/28/2006
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Affected:
- 87,745
- Defect:
- Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Consequence:
- Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
- Correction:
- Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aai motorsports aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 08E050000 on 08/13/2008
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:headlights
- Affected:
- 1,921
- Defect:
- K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Consequence:
- Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 09E012000 on 04/06/2009
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Affected:
- 16,270
- Defect:
- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- Consequence:
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 14E007000 on 03/11/2014
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine
- Affected:
- 50
- Defect:
- The gates corporation (gates) is recalling certain aftermarket tru-flow water pumps, part number tfw 41127, sold at certain napa auto parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after november 1, 2013 (and manufactured august 2013 through october 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'us9377' stamped on the water pump housing. these service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 audi a4, 2000-2006 audi tt, 1998-2005 volkswagen beetle, 1999-2006 golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 volkswagen jetta, and 2000-2005 volkswagen passat. in the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
- Consequence:
- A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. the recall began during may 2014. owners may contact the gates corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE TSBs (42)
- 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:
- 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:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Conditions with various electrical malfunctions. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9901
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Information regarding wheel alignment specifications. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0001
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Concerns with transmission in limp mode with no malfunction indicator lamp illuminated. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0001
- Component:
- 181000 vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit throttle pedal vibration at idle and / or rapping noise against engine cover heard on vehicles with secondary air injection. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0603
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Door windows, may seperate from window regulator clamps. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 010702
- Component:
- 062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
- Summary:
- Dtc's p1297 (17705) or p1557 (17965) stored in dtc memory. this may be caused by intake hoses leaking (during boost conditions) due to incorrect torque on clamps or improper placement, worn or torn intake hoses. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 970102
- Component:
- 114100 electrical system:wiring:front underhood
- Summary:
- Wiring harness, coolant contamination at instrument cluster. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 2015831
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TB-09-10-02
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant
- Bulletin:
- TB-94-10-02
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. the headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the f
- Bulletin:
- TT-21-10-01
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Volkswagen: diagnosis n75 solenoid valve on turbocharger, with fault codes p0299 and p0234, that leads to testing on which vacuum ports that would hold and which ones will not. no models were listed. model years 2006-2013 with 2.0t gaso
- Bulletin:
- SM-91-2012
- Component:
- 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- Audi/volkswagen: a parts circular is issued regarding the fuel pump claims procedures. no model or model years listed. *pe
- Bulletin:
- V941403 2011521
- Component:
- 120000 exterior lighting
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (exterior lights, moisture accumulation): this document informs of the condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. the document also informs how to service the issue.
- Bulletin:
- V871409 2019947
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (air conditioning, cleaning of the refrigerant circuit): in cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or component is circ
- Bulletin:
- V171404 2012855
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (engine oils which meet volkswagen oil quality standard): this document informs of a sample list of products generally available in the north american market that meet the volkswagen oil quality standard
- Bulletin:
- V271501 2011894
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin: battery, testing and charging using midtronics vas6161, mcr340v, incharge 940, or grx3000vas charger
- Bulletin:
- V941501 2011521
- Component:
- 120000 exterior lighting
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin: condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document
- Bulletin:
- TT 64-14-02
- Component:
- 138200 visibility:defroster/defogger system:rear window
- Summary:
- Tech tips (heated rear window, one or more lines inoperative): to detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 v, which will be present after the open in the grid line. this document informs of how to diagnose t
- Bulletin:
- V851401 2012432
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (temperature output control cannot be adjusted): customer states cannot adjust temperature and/or a/c is not cold. the blend door control lever moves freely, but the blend door does not operate. a bushing that fits on t
- Bulletin:
- TT 64-14-02
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tech tips (heated rear window, one or more lines inoperative): to detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 v, which will be present after the open in the grid line. the check must be performed with the engin
- Bulletin:
- V921502 2026253
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (windshield wipers streak or smear): windshield or rear window is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or the surface feels rough. to avoid unnecessary replacement of wiper blades, the condition and cleanliness of the w
- Bulletin:
- V871506 2019947
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (air conditioning, cleaning of the refrigerant circuit (u.s.only)): in cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or compon
- Bulletin:
- V941402 2011521
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (exterior lights, moisture accumulation): exterior light assemblies (headlights, taillights, fog lights, turn signals) are vented and may collect moisture on their inner surfaces, depending on humidity and other climatic
- Bulletin:
- V001404 2010380
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (squeaks, rattles, noise, repair materials): this doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise and trim fit conditions.
- Bulletin:
- TT 24-08-01
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tech tips (models with 1.8t engine - pressure loss issues): fault code p1297 may be set and fuel mixtures may go lean if the vehicle is driven under load or revved up and then returned to idle. this document informs of what to do should th
- Bulletin:
- TT 200901
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
- Bulletin:
- PDI - BEETLE TEC
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Beetle perfect delivery inspection (pdi) - technician and detailer inspections: a checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purc
- Bulletin:
- PDI - BEETLE TEC
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Beetle perfect delivery inspection (pdi) - technician and detailer inspections: a checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purc
- Bulletin:
- V691601 2010479
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- Bulletin:
- V871622 2019947
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Update to model year applicability.
- Bulletin:
- TT 97-12-02
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- data link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. update model year applicability.
- Bulletin:
- 1-2017 Update
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This communication is to update our profi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound profi requests.
- Bulletin:
- Elsa 6-22-15
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- This document contains the vw elsa newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, elsapro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech
- Bulletin:
- Elsa 6-29-15
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This document contains the vw elsa newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
- Bulletin:
- V171701 2012855
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 17 17 01 july 5, 2017 2012855 supersedes technical bulletin 17-16-02 (v171602) dated april 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. engine oils which meet volkswagen oil quality standards
- Bulletin:
- TT001703
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Tip for scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
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