| Issue ID | 1004639 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10536255 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/02/13 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen beetle. The contact stated that the rear window adhesive on the convertible top became separated. The failure caused the glass to separate and the roof fabric to hang. The contact was concerned that the glass may fracture while driving. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included nhtsa campaign number 08v036000 (structure). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 14,520 and the approximate current mileage was 14,600. Updated 03/31/14*lj |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14520 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PALM HARBOR , FL |
| VIN pattern | 3VWRF31YX8MXXXXXX |
| 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 | 28/03/09 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 5 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | LOKEY VW |
| Dealer's telephone number | 727-799-2151 |
| Dealer's city | CLEARWATER |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 33761 |