| Issue ID | 690931 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10240558 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/08/08 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 vw nb convertible with recently expired warranty and the right rear window regulator failed. Left side replaced by dealer under warranty about a year ago. I was told that the replacement was an upgraded regulator... Original with plastic clips is subject to frequent breakage. Defective regulators should be afforded an extended warranty period for replacing with the upgraded regulator. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JACKSON, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3VWCM31Y64MXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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