| Issue ID | 874334 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10417997 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/02/11 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen new beetle convertible. The contact stated that the airbag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who performed a diagnostic test and stated that the failure was located at the airbag control module. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 27,000 and the current mileage was 32,631. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WEBSTER GROVES, MO |
| VIN pattern | 3VWCD21Y74MXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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