| NHTSA Recall # | 75825 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 08V036000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 66D1 (Q9) |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Date of notification | 29/02/08 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 05/11/07 |
| End date of manufacturing | 20/12/07 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 28/01/08 |
| Report created | 29/01/08 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 510 |
| Defect summary | On certain special edition triple white sedan vehicles, an incorrect adhesive may have been used to attach the roof spoiler to the rear glass of the vehicle. If the incorrect adhesive was used, the spoiler could become loose or fall from the vehicle without warning, even though initially the spoiler may feel secure. |
| Consequence summary | If this happens, the spoiler could cause injury by striking persons outside the vehicle or could become an obstacle to other drivers, possibly resulting in a crash. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the roof spoiler on these vehicles. The recall began on february 29, 2008. Owners may contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987. |
| Recall notes | Vwoa recall no. 66d1 (q9). Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |