1999 VOLKSWAGEN New Beetle

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1 Recalls for 1999 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.

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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1999 VOLKSWAGEN New Beetle

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35 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1999 VOLKSWAGEN New Beetle

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2000-11-17 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | SEATS
ODI Number: 875140
2004-11-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 10100651
2004-07-07 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ODI Number: 10080515
2004-02-17 STRUCTURE | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10058348
2004-01-22 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
ODI Number: 10054680
2004-01-09 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10052746
2003-09-18 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
ODI Number: 10039145
2003-08-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 10036698
2003-06-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 10026210
2003-06-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10021316
2003-02-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
ODI Number: 10014749
2003-03-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10010761
2003-02-05 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
ODI Number: 10005339
2003-02-05 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
ODI Number: 10005338
2002-11-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
ODI Number: 8023221
2000-11-17 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | SEATS
ODI Number: 875140
1999-08-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 844956
1998-12-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
ODI Number: 831508
2002-11-25 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 770095
2002-08-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 765686
2002-10-15 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
ODI Number: 768460
2002-08-02 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 765117
2001-12-27 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 756090
2002-01-07 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 756495
2001-07-26 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 749207
2001-05-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 745454
2001-01-12 POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 739275
2000-10-04 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 733436
2000-05-23 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 723104
1999-10-25 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
ODI Number: 713858
1999-07-20 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 708851
1999-02-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 606984
2000-03-11 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 560280
2000-04-26 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
ODI Number: 551978
1999-10-15 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
ODI Number: 549064
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21 Service Alerts for 1999 VOLKSWAGEN New Beetle

Date Description
2004-02-17 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

NEW STYLE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH REQUIRES CARE DURING INSTALLATION TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO SWITCH. *TT

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2001-06-27 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTIONING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT

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1999-07-14 102200 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE SHIFT PATTERN INSERT. *TT

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2004-05-10 160000 STRUCTURE

DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR REPAIRING. *MJ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING DOOR WINDOW, SEPARATES FROM WINDOW REGULATOR CLAMPS. *TT

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2001-08-15 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MALFUNCTION. *SLC

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2000-03-15 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF THE GROUNDING STRAP DURING REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK. *MJS

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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

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2000-03-02 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE NO AIR FLOW ADJUSTMENT AT CENTER AIR OUTLET (S). *MJS

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2000-04-27 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

INFORMATION REGARDING THE REPAIR OF THE HEADLIGHT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. *MJS

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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

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2004-05-10 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

EVALUATING FUEL MIXTURE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES- HOW TO PERFORM EFFECTIVE DIAGNOSIS RELATED TO FUEL SYSTEM ADAPTATION – SYSTEM TOO RICH/TOO LEAN. VOLKSWAGEN. *MJ

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1999-08-02 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CONDITIONS WITH POOR AM RECEPTION. *TT

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1999-06-24 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING NEW VEHICLE WINDSHIELD, REAR AND SIDE GLASS, SCRATCH, STRESS CRACK AND DISTORTION SURVEY FORM. *TT

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2001-06-12 220000 SEATS

SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING. *TT

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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

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2003-10-22 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

SAFETY RECALL – WT – BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TT

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2003-10-13 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

SAFETY RECALL – WT – NEW BEETLE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TT

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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

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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

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2002-08-22 330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0410, P0411, P1200, OR P1423 STORED. *TT

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2002-08-23 330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0410, P0411, OR P1423 STORED IN DTC MEMORY. *TT

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1999 VOLKSWAGEN New Beetle

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