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2006 Volkswagen BEETLE Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	918214
Internal NHTSA #	10456841
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	BEETLE
Model Year	2006
File date	28/04/12
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen new beetle convertible. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving 60 mph. The steering wheel was very difficult to turn as the vehicle was merged onto the shoulder. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer, who would inspect and perform a diagnostic test. They informed the contact that there were no recalls addressing the failure. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls or warranties addressing the failure. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 55,000.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	55000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	TUSCALOOSA, AL
VIN pattern	3VWPF31YX6MXXXXXX
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	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	60
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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 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Volkswagen BEETLE Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

What is Defect?