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1998 VOLKSWAGEN New Beetle
1 Recalls for 1998 VOLKSWAGEN New Beetle
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-07-25 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION. Remedy: 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. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1998 VOLKSWAGEN New Beetle
| Date | Component |
|---|
33 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1998 VOLKSWAGEN New Beetle
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-06-21 |
STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 566175 | |||
| 2004-10-29 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10097977 | |||
| 2004-11-09 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 10098549 | |||
| 2004-10-29 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10097977 | |||
| 2004-07-27 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 10082798 | |||
| 2004-06-16 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10078305 | |||
| 2004-05-03 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10068206 | |||
| 2003-11-28 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10047728 | |||
| 2003-11-28 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10047726 | |||
| 2003-11-05 |
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 10045508 | |||
| 2003-09-23 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10039328 | |||
| 2003-06-09 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10021308 | |||
| 2003-04-17 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10014503 | |||
| 2003-03-14 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10010457 | |||
| 2001-01-11 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10006355 | |||
| 2001-05-29 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 889261 | |||
| 2002-01-19 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 785845 | |||
| 2002-07-28 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 764841 | |||
| 2001-11-20 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 754733 | |||
| 2001-11-15 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 754597 | |||
| 2001-08-23 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 750971 | |||
| 2001-07-23 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 748998 | |||
| 2001-07-17 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
ODI Number: 748596 | |||
| 2001-07-18 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 748666 | |||
| 2001-05-03 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 744896 | |||
| 2001-03-20 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 742739 | |||
| 2001-03-20 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 742737 | |||
| 2001-02-01 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
ODI Number: 740272 | |||
| 2001-01-10 |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
ODI Number: 739138 | |||
| 2002-09-17 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 567489 | |||
| 2002-09-17 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 567489 | |||
| 2002-06-21 |
STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 566175 | |||
| 2001-02-01 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 879600 |
0 Investigations for 1998 VOLKSWAGEN New Beetle
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
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60 Service Alerts for 1998 VOLKSWAGEN New Beetle
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2001-10-18 | 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON REPLACING / ADJUSTING THE BRAKE SWITCH. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-02-17 | 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
NEW STYLE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH REQUIRES CARE DURING INSTALLATION TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO SWITCH. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-08-13 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON COMFORT SYSTEM ECM, UNNECESSARY REPLACEMENT. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-07-28 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, ODOMETER ADAPTATION. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-08-03 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON GLOW PLUG RELAY ( 180 ), LOCATION WARNING. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-06-27 | 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTIONING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-01-08 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON BODY DIMENSIONS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-01-05 | 142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
SUBJECT REGARDING SPECIAL TOOL FOR REMOVING AND / OR REPAIRING FRONT SEAT WHICH IS EQUIPPED WITH A SIDE AIRBAG. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-07-14 | 102200 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE SHIFT PATTERN INSERT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-05-10 | 160000 STRUCTURE
DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR REPAIRING. *MJ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING DOOR WINDOW, SEPARATES FROM WINDOW REGULATOR CLAMPS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-12-02 | 220000 SEATS
PROCEDURES ON REMOVING THE FRONT SEATS WITH SIDE AIRBAG. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-02 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR CD CHANGER. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-25 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
FUNCTION OPTIONS FOR CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-02-01 | 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS, TROUBLESHOOTING & COMPONENTS LOCATIONS BULLETING NO. 2. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-02-20 | 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
REMOVAL AT PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION FOR FRONT SUSPENSION SHIPPING SPACERS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-05-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING THE SECURE SHIFT LOCK CABLE ( BW ). *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-05-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SUBJECT REGARDING REPOSITION OIL COOLER. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-11-12 | 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HUMMING NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING CORNERING. *SLC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-08-15 | 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MALFUNCTION. *SLC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-03-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRING DIAGRAM FOR THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM), SOLENOID VALVES, TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-03-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRING DIAGRAM FOR THE ABS CONTROL MODULE, DIFFERENTIAL LOCK VALVES, ABS INLET / OUTLET VALVES, ABS / ASR WARNING LIGHTS, ASR / ESP BUTTON, ABS HYDRAULIC PUMP, DATA-BUS OBD INTERFACE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-03-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION CONTAINING A WIRING DIAGRAM FOR THE MOTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM), ENGINE SPEED (RPM) SENSOR, KNOCK SENSOR (KS) 1, KNOCK SENSOR (KS) 2. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-03-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRING DIAGRAM FOR THE DFI ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM), KICK DOWN SWITCH, CLOSED THROTTLE POSITION (CTP) SENSOR, CLOSED THOTTLE POSITION (CTP) SWITCH, GLOW PLUG RELAY, GLOW PLUGS (ENGINE). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-03-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRING DIAGRAM FOR THE HEAT OXYGEN SENSOR (H02S), SECONDARY AIR INJECTION (AIR) PUMP RELAY / MOTOR, MOTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-06-18 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION CONTAINING WIRING DIAGRAM FOR THE COMFORT SYSTEM, WITH ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM (VEHICLES WITH POWER WINDOWS). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-03-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRING DIAGRAM FOR CENTRAL CONTROL MODULE FOR COMFORT SYSTEM, SWITCH FOR REMOTE UNLOCK, REAR LID, CONTROL MODULE FOR COMFORT SYSTEM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-03-01 | 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
SUBJECT REGARDING HEATED SEAT WIRING DIAGRAM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-03-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WIRING DIAGRAM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-03-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS, TROUBLESHOOTING AND COMPONENT LOCATIONS EDITION 01.98. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-03-10 | 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A HUMMING NOISE FROM GENERAL AREA OF THE FRONT END DURING CORNERING, ON VEHICLES WITH 02J TRANSMISSIONS. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-03-02 | 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE NO AIR FLOW ADJUSTMENT AT CENTER AIR OUTLET (S). *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-04-27 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
INFORMATION REGARDING THE REPAIR OF THE HEADLIGHT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-10-18 | 032100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON REPLACING / ADJUSTING THE BRAKE SWITCH. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-09-29 | 134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING SUNROOF BINDING OR NOISY DUE TO BROKEN SLIDE(S). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-05-10 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EVALUATING FUEL MIXTURE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) – HOW TO PERFORM EFFECTIVE DIAGNOSTIC RELATED TO FUEL SYSTEM ADAPTATION SYSTEM TOO RICH/ TOO LEAN. VOLKSWAGEN. *MJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-31 | 162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
SOME VEHICLES ARE NOT PRODUCED WITH FRONT BUMPER LICENSE PLATE MOUNTS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-08 | 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SUBJECT ON FRONT SUSPENSION SHIPPING SPACERS, REMOVAL AT PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-07-18 | 138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE NOISE AND / OR VIBRATION ORIGINATING FROM THE FRESH AIR BLOWER MOTOR ASSEMBLY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-15 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
SUBJECT ON ODOMETER READING, ADAPTATION. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-24 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
UPDATES ON REPAIR MANUAL REVISIONS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-27 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT ON SIDEWINDER KEY AND LOCKS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-06-16 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF TOO MUCH BASS SOUND FROM SPEAKERS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-11-03 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS, TROUBLESHOOTING AND COMPONENT LOCATIONS TECHNICAL BULLETIN NO. 13. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-12-05 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT FLOOR MAT FASTENER DAMAGE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-10-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS, TROUBLESHOOTING AND COMPONENT LOCATIONS REPAIR MANUAL TECHNICAL BULLETIN. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-05-01 | 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
INFORMATION ON INSTALLING GROUND CONTACT WIRE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-05-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING BODY-ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC ( OBD ), UPDATE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-05-01 | 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
UPDATE ON ABS & ABS / EDL ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-05-15 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON COMFORT SYSTEM, ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD ) READ MEASURED VALVE BLOCK (SCAN TOOL FUNCTION 08 ). *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-06-01 | 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
INFORMATION ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OBD. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-06-16 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONDITIONS WITH VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-06-12 | 220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-05-08 | 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
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. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-10-22 | 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
SAFETY RECALL – WT – BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-10-13 | 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
SAFETY RECALL – WT – NEW BEETLE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-06-26 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SUBJECT REGARDING CODING RADIO CONTROL MODULE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-06-24 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SUBJECT ON RADIO CODE RETRIEVAL PROCEDURES. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-03-04 | 138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
FRESH AIR BLOWER MOTOR, INOPERATIVE AT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES NEAR OR BELOW FREEZING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-03-24 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION CONTAINING A COMPONENT GROUND IDENTIFICATION CHART WHICH LISTS GROUND LOCATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN INTEGRATED INTO THE REPAIR INFORMATION SYSTEM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-08-23 | 330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0410, P0411, OR P1423 STORED IN DTC MEMORY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998 VOLKSWAGEN New Beetle
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