NHTSA Recall 98V100000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V100000; Date: May. 13, 1998
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Volkswagen Beetle
Component: Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 8,500
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a modified battery tray and inspect, properly route, and securing the wiring in accordance with the recall repair instructions.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 14, 1998
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