NHTSA Recall 08V036000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V036000; Date: Jan. 28, 2008
If this happens, the spoiler could cause injury by striking persons outside the vehicle or could become an obstacle to other drivers, possibly resulting in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Volkswagen Beetle
Component: Structure:body:roof And Pillars
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Affected Units:: 510
Recall Summary:
On certain special edition triple white sedan vehicles, an incorrect adhesive may have been used to attach the roof spoiler to the rear glass of the vehicle. If the incorrect adhesive was used, the spoiler could become loose or fall from the vehicle without warning, even though initially the spoiler may feel secure.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the roof spoiler on these vehicles. The recall began on February 29, 2008. Owners may contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.
Recall Notes:
Vwoa recall no. 66d1 (q9). 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 29, 2008
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