One problem related to trunk wiring has been reported for the 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have a 98 Volkswagen New Beetle. I have had the exact problems listed in one of the recalls that has been done on some New Beetles, but when I talked with Volkswagen, they said that based on my VIN #, my car is not eligible for that recall. What is my recourse so that this issue can be resolved? here is the information on the recall that I think they need to do on my car: electrical system:wiring:front underhood vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The electrical wiring located in the engine compartment was routed too close to the edge 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. Consequence 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. I have had to get a new fuel pump for my car this year and my mechanic is telling me that I now need to get a new ac compressor. Since these are the things that are affected by a bad electrical wiring, and my car has had issues with these, I believe that my car should be eligible for this recall. Please help!.