| Issue ID | 907299 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10448255 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | NEW BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 03/02/12 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The air bag module failed. Dealer said since it had failed they couldn't tell if there were any more problems with the air bag system. Module needs replaced first at a cost of $1000 then they can test the rest of the system to see if there are any other problems. If there are additional problems it will cost extra to repair. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3600 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ASHLAND, KY |
| VIN pattern | 3VWRF31Y97MXXXXXX |
| 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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