| Issue ID | 536227 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10116319 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 29/03/05 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Bought new 2004 vw beetle in 9/04, 2 weeks later, airbag light came on, took to dealer. They had the car over 8 weeks trying to fix. Finally agreed to replace with identical new one. Less than 2500 miles later, airbag light comes on again. They reset but did not do any repairs. Don't know if that fixed the problem as shortly after, steering went out causing the vehicle to run off road and hit guard rail. Vw has now, waiting to see if they take responsibility, it doesn't appear as they will from what i am hearing from service manager. Final verdict not in yet.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LOUISVILLE, KY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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 | 23/11/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 25 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | BACHMAN VW |
| Dealer's telephone number | 502-493-2920 |
| Dealer's city | LOUISVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | KY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 40299 |