Defect Description:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD
RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGES
INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE'S REAR SEATS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY
MARKINGS, AND THEIR LOCATION AND USE BE DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S
MANUAL.
Consequence of Defect:
THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT MARKED OR DESCRIBED AS REQUIRED BY THE
STANDARD.
Corrective Action:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THE OWNER'S MANUAL
AND ALSO ONE SET OF FOUR GUIDANCE FIXTURES INTENDED TO USE IN
CONJUNCTION WITH CHILD SEATS EQUIPPED WITH RIGID OR SEMI-RIGID
LOWER ANCHORAGE ATTACHMENTS. ALSO ENCLOSED WILL BE FOUR DECALS
TOGETHER WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND A TEMPLATE FOR
ATTACHING THE DECALS TO THE LOWER SEAT BACKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION
IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT
VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.
Nature of
Defect:
2. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Recall
Number:
03V265000
Dates
Manufactured:
APR
1998 to JUN 2001
Number
of Vehicles Affected:
269151
Date
Owners Notified On:
N/A
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY
MALFUNCTION.
Consequence of Defect:
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE; OR
THE LAMPS COULD COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS
PARKED.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP
SWITCHES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS
SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.
Nature of
Defect:
3. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Recall
Number:
06E026000
Dates
Manufactured:
N/A
to N/A
Number
of Vehicles Affected:
61944
Date
Owners Notified On:
N/A
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Defect Description:
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS
SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES
LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH
AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE
SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence of Defect:
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY
ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT
WARNING.
Corrective Action:
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE
LAMPS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2006. OWNERS
MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Nature of
Defect:
4. EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Recall
Number:
06E049000
Dates
Manufactured:
N/A
to N/A
Number
of Vehicles Affected:
27176
Date
Owners Notified On:
N/A
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Defect Description:
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER,
BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE
ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS
THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM
TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS,
REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence of Defect:
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY
ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT
WARNING.
Corrective Action:
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT
LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING
JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
Nature of
Defect:
5. EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Recall
Number:
06E060000
Dates
Manufactured:
N/A
to N/A
Number
of Vehicles Affected:
87745
Date
Owners Notified On:
N/A
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Defect Description:
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT
LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION
LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD
NO. 108, -ôLAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT.-ö
Consequence of Defect:
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE
LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN
A VEHICLE CRASH
Corrective Action:
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF
CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS
MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
Nature of
Defect:
6. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Recall
Number:
06V183000
Dates
Manufactured:
JAN
1998 to NOV 2001
Number
of Vehicles Affected:
362000
Date
Owners Notified On:
N/A
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSIONS AND CRUISE CONTROLS, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE
VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING
SAFETY RECALLS 03V-265 OR 04V-096.
Consequence of Defect:
THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE
TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH
WITHOUT WARNING.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE
OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER
8, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
Component
Description:
1. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Bulletin
Number:
010702
Bulletin
Date:
JAN
2007
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Summary:
DTC'S P1297 (17705) OR P1557 (17965) STORED IN DTC MEMORY. THIS
MAY BE CAUSED BY INTAKE HOSES LEAKING (DURING BOOST CONDITIONS)
DUE TO INCORRECT TORQUE ON CLAMPS OR IMPROPER PLACEMENT, WORN OR
TORN INTAKE HOSES. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10021315 )
Component
Description:
2. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Bulletin
Number:
0603
Bulletin
Date:
APR
2006
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Summary:
DOOR WINDOWS, MAY SEPERATE FROM WINDOW REGULATOR CLAMPS. ( NHTSA
ITEM NUMBER - 10020720 )
Component
Description:
3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin
Number:
0603
Bulletin
Date:
JAN
2006
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Summary:
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1176 IS STORED IN DTC MEMORY (NEW
BEETLE 1.8T, ENGINE CODE APH). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10019085 )
Component
Description:
4. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Component
Description:
8. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin
Number:
0409
Bulletin
Date:
MAY
2004
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Summary:
EVALUATING FUEL MIXTURE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES- HOW TO PERFORM
EFFECTIVE DIAGNOSIS RELATED TO FUEL SYSTEM ADAPTATION - SYSTEM
TOO RICH/TOO LEAN. VOLKSWAGEN. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10007711 )
Component
Description:
9. STRUCTURE
Bulletin
Number:
0402
Bulletin
Date:
MAY
2004
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Summary:
DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR REPAIRING. ( NHTSA
ITEM NUMBER - 10007885 )
Component
Description:
10. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin
Number:
0410
Bulletin
Date:
MAY
2004
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Summary:
EVALUATING FUEL MIXTURE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) - HOW TO
PERFORM EFFECTIVE DIAGNOSTIC RELATED TO FUEL SYSTEM ADAPTATION
SYSTEM TOO RICH/ TOO LEAN. VOLKSWAGEN. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER -
10007712 )
Summary:
SAFETY RECALL - WT - NEW BEETLE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. ( NHTSA ITEM
NUMBER - 10004522 )
Component
Description:
14. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Bulletin
Number:
0307
Bulletin
Date:
APR
2003
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Summary:
DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR REPAIRS. ( NHTSA ITEM
NUMBER - 10001570 )
Component
Description:
15. INTERIOR LIGHTING
Bulletin
Number:
0204
Bulletin
Date:
AUG
2002
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Summary:
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
P0410, P0411, P1200, OR P1423 STORED. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER -
10000544 )
Component
Description:
16. INTERIOR LIGHTING
Bulletin
Number:
0205
Bulletin
Date:
AUG
2002
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Summary:
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC)
P0410, P0411, OR P1423 STORED IN DTC MEMORY. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER
- 10000542 )
Component
Description:
17. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION
COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Bulletin
Number:
0201
Bulletin
Date:
APR
2002
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Summary:
REAR BRAKE PADS THAT APPEAR TO BE WORN PREMATURELY. ( NHTSA ITEM
NUMBER - 633840 )
Summary:
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE COOLANT
RESERVOIR BOTTLE WIRING CONNECTOR CONTAMINATING THE WIRING
HARNESS AND / OR CONTAMINATION RESULTING IN VARIOUS MALFUNCTIONS
OF THE INSTRUMENT PLANEL. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 621611 )
Component
Description:
22. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION
COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Bulletin
Number:
0001
Bulletin
Date:
NOV
2000
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Summary:
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES INSPECTING THE REAR BRAKE PADS DUE TO
PREMATURE WORN. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 619137 )
Summary:
INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF THE GROUNDING STRAP
DURING REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER -
612477 )
Component
Description:
26. SUSPENSION:FRONT
Bulletin
Number:
340001
Bulletin
Date:
MAR
2000
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Summary:
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A HUMMING NOISE FROM GENERAL AREA OF
THE FRONT END DURING CORNERING, ON VEHICLES WITH 02J
TRANSMISSIONS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 612470 )
Component
Description:
27. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
Bulletin
Number:
800001
Bulletin
Date:
MAR
2000
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Summary:
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE NO AIR FLOW ADJUSTMENT AT CENTER AIR
OUTLET (S). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 612463 )
Component
Description:
28. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM,
PCM)
Bulletin
Number:
0001
Bulletin
Date:
JAN
2000
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Summary:
CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION IN LIMP MODE WITH NO MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 610177 )
Summary:
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THROTTLE PEDAL VIBRATION AT IDLE AND /
OR RAPPING NOISE AGAINST ENGINE COVER HEARD ON VEHICLES WITH
SECONDARY AIR INJECTION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 610178 )
Component
Description:
30. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION
INDICATION (PRNDL)
Bulletin
Number:
9904
Bulletin
Date:
DEC
1999
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Summary:
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE SHIFTER LEVER MAY VIBRATE /
KNOCK IN 1ST, 2ND, 3RD OR 4TH GEARS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER -
610160 )
Component
Description:
31. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Bulletin
Number:
9911
Bulletin
Date:
DEC
1999
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Summary:
CONCERNS WITH POOR OR NO RECEPTION FROM AM RADIO. ( NHTSA ITEM
NUMBER - 610164 )
Component
Description:
32. OTHER
Bulletin
Number:
9920
Bulletin
Date:
NOV
1999
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Summary:
CONCERNS WITH THE ARMREST CUPHOLD MISSING AT PRE-DELIVERY
INSPECTION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 610173 )