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2004 Volkswagen BEETLE Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	811923
Internal NHTSA #	10351710
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	BEETLE
Model Year	2004
File date	21/08/10
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have a 2004 vw bug with 51,000 miles . The car started jerking so hard its almost caused several accidents to me and others ! Vw says it needs a new 7000 dollar transmission! They wont admit the problem is of epic proportions with this model . It's all over the internet. My car has also had the window motor go out and many parts just fall off such as seatbelt latch cover. These cars should be recalled for safety! Please help me get vw to fix this problem! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	48000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	TULSA, OK
VIN pattern	3VWCD31Y14MXXXXXX
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	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
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Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 Volkswagen BEETLE Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Volkswagen BEETLE Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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