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2006 Volkswagen BEETLE Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	905016
Internal NHTSA #	10446565
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	BEETLE
Model Year	2006
File date	28/01/12
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The ignition switch (electrical part, not locking cylinder) after time got very hot, melted some of wires connecting to the switch and shorted the switch out, causing the vehicle to lose the headlights, tail lights (not brake lights), turn signals, and wipers. Also a few non safety related times as in the heater. If this would happened at night, you couldn't see where you are going to come to a safe stop or worse if going around a curve. Would also not allow driver to signal to other drivers of a lane change. Also, no wipers would impair the driver even more with not being able to see in rain/snow conditions. We were in a parking lot and in the middle of the day when it happened to us. This being my wife's car, if this would have happened during her trip home at night from work. I just don't even want to think about it. Vw will charge you to replace this part if not under warranty. I have researched this and am not the only one with this problem. Many others with the same part including different vw models (jetta, golf, etc.) have experienced the same issue with this switch failure. Some of the pictures that were taken are pretty bad and could also pose as a fire hazard. This needs to be dealt with asap. *kb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	103000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GREENUP, KY
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	15
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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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2006 Volkswagen BEETLE Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Volkswagen BEETLE Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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