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2004 Volkswagen BEETLE Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	642805
Internal NHTSA #	10201781
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	BEETLE
Model Year	2004
File date	04/04/07
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Airbag light came on +/- 52,000 miles and is a constant light (original car warranty expired 50,000 miles) i was informed by new country volkswagen of greenwich ct (vw service) and fidelity warranty services that my extended warranty won't cover repair or diagnostic costs (estimated at $750 plus tax). Tech found "passenger front air bag crash sensor no signal." this car is barely 3 years old and has not been in any accidents at all. Vw customer care did not provide assistance despite the fact that on the nhtsa website it appears that air bag lights are a noted issue on the 2004 volkswagen new beetle and there have been recalls, just not my vin number yet. Vw should contact me and pay for this repair. Srs. Pco
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY
VIN pattern	3VWCD31Y84MXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons
No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	25/06/04
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
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Transmission type	AUTO
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Type of tire failure code
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Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
Dealer's name	NEW COUNTRY VOLKSWAGEN OF GREENWICH
Dealer's telephone number	203-869-4600
Dealer's city	GREENWICH
Dealer's state code	CT
Dealer's ZIP code	06836

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2004 Volkswagen BEETLE Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Volkswagen BEETLE Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Problems, Complaints and Defects

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