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2005 Volkswagen BEETLE Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	866217
Internal NHTSA #	10409294
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	BEETLE
Model Year	2005
File date	17/06/11
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Air bag system failure - light illuminated, replaced control module in dashboard, did not correct the error. Vw dealer and company refuse to discount repairs even after being provided 100's of documents proving the same issue on other similar cars. This failure is similar to nhtsa campaign number 08v178000, but my vin is not included.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	75000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LOCUST GROVE, VA
VIN pattern	3VWCM31Y75MXXXXXX
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?
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	0
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2005 Volkswagen BEETLE Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Volkswagen BEETLE Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Problems, Complaints and Defects

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