NHTSA Recall 03V356000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V356000; Date: Sep. 29, 2003
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 333
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, the passenger detection function of the passive occupant detection system (pods) may become disabled.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 3, 2003
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