Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V031000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V031000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 27 affected units, OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION/FMVSS 208, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2010 new beetle and new beetle convertible manufactured from september 1, 2010, through september 22, 2010, for failing to comply with the barrier test requirements of federal motor vehicles safety standards no. 208, "occupant crash protection," that went into effect on september 1, 2010.

Corrective Action

Dealers will offer to replace their vehicle with a comparable vehicle that was produced prior to september 1, 2010, compliant with fmvss 208 requirements. the safety recall began on january 28, 2011. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V031000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-01-21T00:00:00

Subject: Occupant crash protection/fmvss 208

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 27

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2010 new beetle and new beetle convertible manufactured from september 1, 2010, through september 22, 2010, for failing to comply with the barrier test requirements of federal motor vehicles safety standards no. 208, "occupant crash protection," that went into effect on september 1, 2010.

Consequence Summary: The vehicles do not meet with requirements that went into effect on september 1, 2010, and therefore may not offer the protection attendant to those requirements.

Corrective Action: Dealers will offer to replace their vehicle with a comparable vehicle that was produced prior to september 1, 2010, compliant with fmvss 208 requirements. the safety recall began on january 28, 2011. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-7cuz~8jpt~8we9

NHTSA ID: 11V031000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

Created Meta: N/A

Updated At: 1742808662

Updated Meta: N/A

Meta: { }

Recall Link: