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2001 VOLKSWAGEN New Beetle
3 Recalls for 2001 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. |
| 2002-09-12 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 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. Remedy: 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. |
| 2002-01-31 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS CONTROL UNIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2001 VOLKSWAGEN New Beetle
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42 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2001 VOLKSWAGEN New Beetle
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-07-03 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 10025375 | |||
| 2004-09-01 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
ODI Number: 10088927 | |||
| 2004-01-31 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10056244 | |||
| 2004-11-08 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
ODI Number: 10098477 | |||
| 2004-09-01 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
ODI Number: 10088927 | |||
| 2004-09-02 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 10088988 | |||
| 2004-06-02 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10074638 | |||
| 2004-06-30 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10079103 | |||
| 2004-06-13 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10075301 | |||
| 2004-04-30 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 10068131 | |||
| 2004-03-23 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
ODI Number: 10063712 | |||
| 2004-02-17 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10058361 | |||
| 2004-03-04 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10060463 | |||
| 2004-01-31 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
ODI Number: 10056244 | |||
| 2004-01-28 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
ODI Number: 10055077 | |||
| 2004-01-23 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10054748 | |||
| 2004-01-16 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 10054252 | |||
| 2003-12-05 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10049274 | |||
| 2003-10-17 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10043118 | |||
| 2003-09-12 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
ODI Number: 10039868 | |||
| 2003-08-05 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
ODI Number: 10030878 | |||
| 2003-07-12 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10025960 | |||
| 2003-07-03 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 10025375 | |||
| 2003-06-07 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
ODI Number: 10021228 | |||
| 2003-05-15 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10019934 | |||
| 2003-05-04 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10016996 | |||
| 2003-03-27 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10013535 | |||
| 2003-02-04 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
ODI Number: 10005262 | |||
| 2003-02-03 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10005197 | |||
| 2003-01-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 10003485 | |||
| 2003-01-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10003451 | |||
| 2003-01-22 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10003232 | |||
| 2003-05-08 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10018400 | |||
| 2002-12-11 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 770734 | |||
| 2002-11-30 |
WHEELS
ODI Number: 770279 | |||
| 2002-03-12 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 759278 | |||
| 2002-02-15 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 758263 | |||
| 2002-02-04 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 757733 | |||
| 2002-01-21 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 757126 | |||
| 2001-12-05 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 755316 | |||
| 2001-09-24 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 752498 | |||
| 2001-08-14 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 750426 |
0 Investigations for 2001 VOLKSWAGEN New Beetle
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18 Service Alerts for 2001 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 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") |
| 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") |
| 2000-11-27 | 034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES INSPECTING THE REAR BRAKE PADS DUE TO PREMATURE WORN. *TT 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") |
| 2004-04-01 | 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
REPLACEMENT OF THE IGNITION COILS. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT IF ONE OF THE VEHICLE’S IGNITION COIL FAILS, ROUGH IDLING OR REDUCED DRIVING POWER COULD OCCUR IN ADDITION TO ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT. *TT *MJ 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") |
| 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-06-27 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1297 OR P1557 ARE STORED IN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY. MAY BE CAUSED BY INTAKE HOSES LEAKING DUE TO CLAMPS INCORRECTLY TORQUED OR IMPROPERLY PLACED, WORN / TORN INTAKE HOSES ETC. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-09-08 | 150000 SEAT BELTS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD RESTRAINT LATCH GUIDANCE FIXTURE, INSTALLING AT PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-09-08 | 150000 SEAT BELTS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD RESTRAINT LATCH GUIDANCE FIXTURES, COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 225. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-06-06 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE POWER SURGE ON THE SECONDARY AIR PUMP BLOWS 40 AMP. FUSE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-06-08 | 220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE LATCH SYSTEM (LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN). *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") |
| 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") |
| 2002-08-22 | 330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0410, P0411, P1200, OR P1423 STORED. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2001 VOLKSWAGEN New Beetle
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