1998 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle
8 Recalls for 1998 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-13 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ELECTRICAL WIRING LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENDGE OF THE VEHICLE’S BATTERY TRAY. THE WIRING CAN BECOME DAMAGED OVER TIME BY CHAFING AND THE AIR-CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR AND/OR THE FUEL PUMP CAN MALFUNCTION.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED BATTERY TRAY AND INSPECT, PROPERLY ROUTE, AND SECURING THE WIRING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECALL REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. |
| 2014-03-07 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have ‘US9377’ stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Remedy:
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911. |
| 2009-04-07 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy:
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589. |
| 2008-08-11 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.”
Remedy:
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992. |
| 2006-05-24 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL 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.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2006. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987. |
| 2006-06-29 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 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, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.”
Remedy:
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188. |
| 2006-05-24 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 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.
Remedy:
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211. |
| 2006-03-23 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 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.
Remedy:
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988. |
3 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1998 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-12 | doors & windows (non-power) | |||
| 2011-05-12 | OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box) | |||
| 2011-05-12 | lights (exterior & interior) |
195 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1998 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-02-16 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10110626 |
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| 2006-08-08 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10164981 |
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| 2005-06-29 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10127064 |
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| 2001-06-28 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 891632 |
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| 2019-05-26 |
SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11210057 |
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| 2014-10-31 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 10651743 |
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| 2014-06-18 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 10604323 |
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| 2013-08-05 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10533699 |
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| 2013-03-19 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10503645 |
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| 2012-08-28 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10472723 |
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| 2012-06-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 10463236 |
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| 2011-07-03 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10410328 |
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| 2010-10-02 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10358833 |
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| 2010-09-30 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10358396 |
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| 2010-03-24 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
ODI Number: 10321740 |
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| 2010-01-17 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10300062 |
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| 2009-10-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10287248 |
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| 2009-10-01 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10285985 |
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| 2009-07-05 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10275813 |
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| 2009-04-28 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10267117 |
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| 2009-03-07 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10261052 |
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| 2008-12-25 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10252781 |
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| 2008-12-31 |
AIR BAGS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10253389 |
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| 2008-09-18 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10242849 |
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| 2008-01-12 |
STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10214606 |
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| 2007-12-15 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10211995 |
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| 2007-08-25 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | SER
ODI Number: 10200746 |
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| 2007-07-09 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10195643 |
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| 2007-07-13 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 10196306 |
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| 2007-07-03 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10195258 |
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| 2007-04-16 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 10188014 |
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| 2007-04-09 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10187333 |
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| 2007-01-02 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ODI Number: 10177518 |
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| 2006-08-23 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10166384 |
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| 2006-08-08 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
ODI Number: 10164981 |
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| 2006-06-30 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10161171 |
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| 2006-06-14 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
ODI Number: 10159824 |
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| 2006-04-19 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 10155683 |
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| 2005-12-03 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10144355 |
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| 2005-09-28 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10138046 |
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| 2005-08-11 |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
ODI Number: 10132445 |
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| 2005-08-10 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10132220 |
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| 2005-10-26 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10133196 |
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| 2005-06-29 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
ODI Number: 10127064 |
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| 2005-04-21 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 10119021 |
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| 2005-04-06 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 10116492 |
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| 2005-02-16 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10110626 |
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| 2005-01-21 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10107688 |
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| 2004-12-31 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10104847 |
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| 2004-12-11 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
ODI Number: 10102665 |
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| 2004-09-14 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10090999 |
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| 2004-08-26 |
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10089830 |
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| 2004-08-12 |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10089281 |
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| 2004-09-08 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10087110 |
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| 2005-10-20 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10080072 |
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| 2004-08-12 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10082028 |
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| 2004-06-04 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10075729 |
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| 2004-06-22 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10078586 |
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| 2004-01-15 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10069625 |
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| 2004-03-29 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10064060 |
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| 2003-12-23 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10051949 |
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| 2003-11-24 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10048538 |
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| 2004-01-08 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 10050523 |
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| 2003-11-21 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 10049887 |
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| 2003-11-04 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10046291 |
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| 2003-09-16 |
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 10039001 |
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| 2003-09-03 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10038060 |
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| 2003-09-22 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
ODI Number: 10040311 |
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| 2003-08-05 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
ODI Number: 10032080 |
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| 2003-08-06 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10030914 |
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| 2003-07-11 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10022784 |
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| 2003-04-29 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 10017798 |
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| 2003-04-08 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10014144 |
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| 2003-04-05 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10013993 |
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| 2003-03-19 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 10012069 |
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| 2003-02-03 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10004582 |
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| 2003-02-06 |
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 10004416 |
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| 2002-09-25 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | STRUCTURE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 8019393 |
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| 2002-04-24 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 8008454 |
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| 2002-04-24 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 8008452 |
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| 2002-04-24 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 8008451 |
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| 2002-04-24 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 8008449 |
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| 2001-12-07 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 6900585 |
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| 2005-04-26 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10118500 |
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| 2001-11-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 899026 |
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| 2001-11-09 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 899005 |
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| 2001-07-05 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 891984 |
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| 2001-06-28 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
ODI Number: 891632 |
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| 2001-06-18 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 890589 |
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| 2001-04-25 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 886801 |
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| 2001-04-12 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 885785 |
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| 2001-02-08 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 880110 |
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| 2001-03-08 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 882482 |
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| 2001-01-25 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 879057 |
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| 2001-01-02 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 877231 |
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| 2000-10-02 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 871968 |
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| 2000-08-08 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 867213 |
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| 2000-08-08 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 867208 |
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| 2000-07-18 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 865603 |
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| 2000-05-25 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 862559 |
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| 2000-02-24 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 857490 |
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| 1999-10-20 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 851208 |
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| 1999-05-18 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
ODI Number: 838109 |
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| 1999-02-23 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 835187 |
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| 1999-04-05 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 836513 |
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| 1999-03-01 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 835378 |
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| 1999-07-19 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 842593 |
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| 1999-02-16 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ODI Number: 834871 |
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| 1998-10-29 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 829744 |
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| 1998-11-12 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 830693 |
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| 1998-05-19 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 823468 |
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| 2000-12-19 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 785136 |
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| 2001-08-06 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 785446 |
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| 2002-11-21 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 769967 |
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| 2002-08-25 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 766183 |
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| 2002-10-07 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 768184 |
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| 2001-11-11 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 754379 |
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| 2001-11-06 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 754156 |
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| 2001-10-18 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 753397 |
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| 2001-09-20 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 752434 |
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| 2001-07-20 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 748814 |
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| 2001-07-17 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 748643 |
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| 2001-06-05 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
ODI Number: 746433 |
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| 2001-05-07 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 745010 |
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| 2001-04-03 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 743480 |
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| 2001-03-07 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 742096 |
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| 2001-01-22 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 739738 |
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| 2000-12-16 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 737895 |
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| 2000-11-04 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 735720 |
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| 2000-11-06 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 735823 |
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| 2000-11-03 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 735693 |
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| 2000-10-28 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 735367 |
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| 2000-10-12 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 734109 |
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| 2000-10-03 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 733295 |
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| 2000-09-26 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 732536 |
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| 2000-09-20 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 732032 |
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| 2000-09-13 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 731356 |
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| 2000-08-17 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | STEERING:RACK AND PINION | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 728228 |
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| 2000-06-20 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 724279 |
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| 2000-05-22 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 723056 |
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| 2000-02-29 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 719449 |
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| 1999-09-05 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 710951 |
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| 1999-06-08 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 707290 |
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| 1999-06-08 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 707289 |
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| 1999-05-17 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 706559 |
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| 1999-04-20 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 705807 |
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| 1999-02-03 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 702909 |
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| 1999-02-09 |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ODI Number: 703110 |
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| 1999-01-25 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 702538 |
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| 1998-11-18 |
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 700739 |
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| 1999-02-01 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 608951 |
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| 1999-02-01 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 609877 |
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| 1999-09-08 |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 609753 |
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| 1999-09-08 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 609557 |
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| 1999-02-01 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
ODI Number: 609304 |
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| 1999-02-01 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 609248 |
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| 1999-02-01 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
ODI Number: 608936 |
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| 1999-02-01 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 606578 |
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| 1999-02-01 |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 606578 |
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| 1999-02-01 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 605899 |
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| 1999-02-01 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
ODI Number: 605899 |
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| 1999-02-01 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 607667 |
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| 1999-02-01 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 607650 |
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| 1999-02-01 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 607310 |
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| 1999-02-01 |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 606955 |
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| 1999-02-01 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
ODI Number: 606736 |
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| 1999-02-01 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 606736 |
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| 1999-02-01 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
ODI Number: 606736 |
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| 2003-03-12 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 567790 |
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| 2002-08-14 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 567131 |
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| 2002-01-18 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 564099 |
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| 2001-06-11 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
ODI Number: 561528 |
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| 2000-03-15 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 551365 |
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| 2000-03-23 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ODI Number: 551528 |
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| 2000-03-23 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 551528 |
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| 2000-03-23 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 551528 |
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| 2000-03-23 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 551528 |
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| 2000-03-08 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 551264 |
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| 2000-03-08 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 551264 |
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| 2000-03-08 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 551264 |
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| 2000-03-08 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ODI Number: 551264 |
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| 2000-03-08 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
ODI Number: 551264 |
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| 2000-03-29 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 551648 |
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| 2000-03-23 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
ODI Number: 551528 |
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| 2000-03-23 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 551528 |
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| 2000-03-23 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 551528 |
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| 1998-10-13 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 542033 |
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| 1998-10-13 |
VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 542033 |
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| 1998-10-13 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
ODI Number: 542033 |
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| 1998-10-13 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 542033 |
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| 1998-10-13 |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 542033 |
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| 1998-10-13 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
ODI Number: 542033 |
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| 1998-10-13 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
ODI Number: 542033 |
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| 1998-10-13 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 542033 |
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| 1998-10-13 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 542033 |
8 Investigations for 1998 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-04-08 | 2003-08-20 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT | |
| 2006-02-28 | 2006-08-07 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | |
| 2003-04-08 | 2003-08-20 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | |
| 2002-11-18 | 2003-04-08 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |
| 2006-02-28 | 2006-08-07 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | |
| 2003-04-08 | 2003-08-20 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | |
| 2002-11-18 | 2003-04-08 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT | |
| 2002-11-18 | 2003-04-08 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
65 Service Alerts for 1998 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2016-01-22 | 140000 AIR BAGS
Airbag Issues. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-05-11 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-05-12 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-04-21 | 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Updated to include additional models and model year applicability. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-06-28 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-06-22 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-02-18 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-02-19 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-03-27 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-05-02 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Software Version Update, Enhancements and Fixes. Also includes 1998 Beetle. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-03-22 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternative method for radio code retrieval. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-03-22 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Alternative method for radio code retrieval. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-03-12 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-09-14 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-09-14 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-07-05 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-11-10 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-02-01 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-06-29 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-04-10 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise and trim fit conditions. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-03-06 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights, taillights, fog lights, turn signals) are vented and may collect moisture on their inner surfaces, depending on humidity and other climatic Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-05-09 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Tech Tips (Models with 1.8T Engine – Pressure Loss issues): Fault code P1297 may be set and fuel mixtures may go lean if the vehicle is driven under load or revved up and then returned to idle. This document informs of what to do should th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-06-22 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-06-22 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-09-23 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-08-18 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-10-24 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Update to model year applicability. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-07-17 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Beetle Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) – Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purc Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-06-13 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Beetle Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) – Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purc Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-07-22 | 130000 VISIBILITY
Technical Bulletin (Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear): Windshield or rear window is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or the surface feels rough. To avoid unnecessary replacement of wiper blades, the condition and cleanliness of the w Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-05-08 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-05-08 | 132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-05-08 | 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-02-16 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Technical Bulletin: Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000VAS Charger Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-07-07 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or compon Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-07-07 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or compon Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-03-27 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-03-27 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-01-24 | 138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. This document informs of how to diagnose t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-01-22 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Technical Bulletin (Temperature Output Control Cannot Be Adjusted): Customer states cannot adjust temperature and/or A/C is not cold. The blend door control lever moves freely, but the blend door does not operate. A bushing that fits on t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-09-02 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Technical Bulletin (Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard): This document informs of a sample list of products generally available in the North American market that meet the Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-09-24 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or component is circ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-06-04 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The document also informs how to service the issue. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-06-04 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The document also informs how to service the issue. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-08-28 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-08-28 | 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-08-09 | 020000 SUSPENSION
INFORMATION REGARDING WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2006-04-26 | 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
DOOR WINDOWS, MAY SEPERATE FROM WINDOW REGULATOR CLAMPS. *KB 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") |
| 1998-02-01 | 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") |
| 2012-11-05 | 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
AUDI/VOLKSWAGEN: A PARTS CIRCULAR IS ISSUED REGARDING THE FUEL PUMP CLAIMS PROCEDURES. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2012-04-02 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VOLKSWAGEN: DIAGNOSIS N75 SOLENOID VALVE ON TURBOCHARGER, WITH FAULT CODES P0299 AND P0234, THAT LEADS TO TESTING ON WHICH VACUUM PORTS THAT WOULD HOLD AND WHICH ONES WILL NOT. NO MODELS WERE LISTED. MODEL YEARS 2006-2013 WITH 2.0T GASO Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2012-04-02 | 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
VOLKSWAGEN: DIAGNOSIS N75 SOLENOID VALVE ON TURBOCHARGER, WITH FAULT CODES P0299 AND P0234, THAT LEADS TO TESTING ON WHICH VACUUM PORTS THAT WOULD HOLD AND WHICH ONES WILL NOT. NO MODELS WERE LISTED. MODEL YEARS 2006-2013 WITH 2.0T GASO Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-08-09 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VOLKSWAGEN: HEADLIGHTS MAY INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. THE HEADLAMPS OR INSIDE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE SPEED. AT IDLE SPEED THE ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CAN FLUCTUATE, AS THE ALTERNATOR CANNOT FULLY COMPENSATE THE F Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-08-09 | 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
VOLKSWAGEN: HEADLIGHTS MAY INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. THE HEADLAMPS OR INSIDE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE SPEED. AT IDLE SPEED THE ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CAN FLUCTUATE, AS THE ALTERNATOR CANNOT FULLY COMPENSATE THE F Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-08-09 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
VOLKSWAGEN: HEADLIGHTS MAY INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. THE HEADLAMPS OR INSIDE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE SPEED. AT IDLE SPEED THE ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CAN FLUCTUATE, AS THE ALTERNATOR CANNOT FULLY COMPENSATE THE F Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-06-25 | 114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
WIRING HARNESS, COOLANT CONTAMINATION AT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *KB 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") |
| 1998-04-24 | 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") |
| 2000-01-12 | 181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THROTTLE PEDAL VIBRATION AT IDLE AND / OR RAPPING NOISE AGAINST ENGINE COVER HEARD ON VEHICLES WITH SECONDARY AIR INJECTION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-01-28 | 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION IN LIMP MODE WITH NO MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED. *TT 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") |
| 2007-01-11 | 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
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. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle
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