| Issue ID | 507294 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10095162 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | NEW BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 05/03/04 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that the air bag sensor needed to be reset, and reset it six times. However, the problem recurred. *ak the seat latch was broken and the rear console was falling apart. *sc |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 7 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PITTSBURG, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3VWCM31Y84MXXXXXX |
| 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 | 21/02/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| 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 | VACAVILLE VOLKSWAGEN |
| Dealer's telephone number | 707 449 6900 |
| Dealer's city | VACAVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 95687 |