| Issue ID | 722456 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10267455 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 16/02/09 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen new beetle convertible. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the air bag sensor failed and would cost $500 to repair. The dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v178000. The manufacturer has not been notified and the vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 35,140 and failure mileage was approximately 33,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33500 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | COEURDALENE, ID |
| VIN pattern | 3VWCD31Y15MXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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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