NHTSA Recall 11V031000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V031000; Date: Jan. 21, 2011
The vehicles do not meet with requirements that went into effect on September 1, 2010, and therefore may not offer the protection attendant to those requirements.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Volkswagen Beetle
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Affected Units:: 27
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2010 new beetle and new beetle convertible manufactured from September 1, 2010, through September 22, 2010, for failing to comply with the barrier test requirements of federal motor vehicles safety standards no. 208, "occupant crash protection," that went into effect on September 1, 2010.
How to Fix:
Dealers will offer to replace their vehicle with a comparable vehicle that was produced prior to September 1, 2010, compliant with fmvss 208 requirements. The safety recall began on January 28, 2011. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Recall Notes:
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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 28, 2011
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