| Issue ID | 853432 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10395728 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 13/11/10 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen beetle convertible. The contact stated once the the driver side seat belt was buckled the the air bag light would remain illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised her that the seat belt sensor was not reading correctly therefore, the air bag light would not detect it. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 62,000. Updated 5/2/11 *cn updated 05/12/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEW BERRY, SC |
| VIN pattern | 3VWRF31Y77MXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 5 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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