| NHTSA Recall # | 34276 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 03V508000 |
| MFG Compaign # | VB/ZH |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | NEW BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Date of notification | 09/02/04 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/06/03 |
| End date of manufacturing | 30/09/03 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 04/12/03 |
| Report created | 11/12/03 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 15115 |
| Defect summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the tire information label is incorrect identifying the vehicle as a five-passenger vehicle, instead of a four-passenger vehicle. |
| Consequence summary | Exceeding the correct seating capacity in a vehicle puts occupants at risk for injury in a crash, and can result in vehicle overloading, which can affect vehicle handling and put you at risk for a crash. |
| Corrective action | Owners will be sent a new label and installation instructions. Owner notification began on february 9, 2004. Owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987. |
| Recall notes | Vwoa recall no. Vb/zh. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |