| Issue ID | 576780 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10148511 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 04/11/03 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 4 days after purchasing volksw beetle 1. 8l turbo i had a complete electrical system failure while driving . No readouts, engine will crank, but does not turn over. No electrical lights or readouts. Had to have vehicle towed to bob baker volkswagen dealership where car was purchased for service. Repeated electrical issues/repairs to current date. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1048 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CARLSBAD, CA |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 30/10/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | BOB BAKER VOLKSWAGEN |
| Dealer's telephone number | 760-438-2200 |
| Dealer's city | CARLSBAD |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 92008 |