Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V658000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V658000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013-2015 beetle vehicles manufactured june 13, 2013, to july 3, 2014 Includes 7,062 affected units, Sun-Roof May Break, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2015 beetle vehicles manufactured june 13, 2013, to july 3, 2014

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 beetle vehicles manufactured june 13, 2013, to july 3, 2014. the glass sunroofs in the affected vehicles may break when the vehicles are operated over a hard road surface or strike a pothole.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof, free of charge. The recall began on december 15, 2015. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. volkswagen's number for this recall is 60b9.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V658000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2014-10-20T00:00:00

Subject: Sun-roof may break

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 7,062

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 60B9

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 beetle vehicles manufactured june 13, 2013, to july 3, 2014. the glass sunroofs in the affected vehicles may break when the vehicles are operated over a hard road surface or strike a pothole.

Consequence Summary: Vehicle occupants could be injured by falling glass. a sunroof break during vehicle operation also increases the risk of driver distraction and a resulting vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof, free of charge. The recall began on december 15, 2015. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. volkswagen's number for this recall is 60b9.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 92.51

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NHTSA ID: 14V658000

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