Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible

The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning light illuminated, which instructed the contact to stop the vehicle. He called the dealer and was advised to bring the vehicle in for repair. At 27,680 miles, the dealer identified the failure with the air bag crash sensor. They replaced the front passenger side crash sensor and two windows. The failure recurred at 27,680 miles and the manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 08v178000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 41,297. Updated 07/08/08. Updated 07/03/08.

The vehicle has less than 47,000 miles on it and the airbag sensor light came on. This airbag has never been used or deployed. It is not damaged and the vehicle has been maintained properly. I was informed by the dealer that it is a defective airbag and I would have to pay over $700 for a new airbag. I believe the dealer should be responsible for the replacement if they equipped the vehicle with a defective airbag.

Frontal air bag crash sensor is bad barley out of warranty . I have read about this problem alot on the internet and believe this should be a recall by Volkswagen's it is a safety issue.