NHTSA Recall 03V508000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V508000; Date: Dec. 4, 2003
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 15,115
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, the tire information label is incorrect identifying the vehicle as a five-passenger vehicle, instead of a four-passenger vehicle.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 9, 2004
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