NHTSA recall 03V356000
Air Bags · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the passenger detection function of the passive occupant detection system (pods) may become disabled.
Why it matters: Should the pods control unit malfunction, the air bag system in the vehicle will not work as designed and may not be able to properly protect occupants in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will reprogram the pods. Owner notification originally began October 3, 2003. Vw has determined that additional vehicles need to be repaired. The recall for the additional vehicles is expected to begin on December 17, 2004. Owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2004 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 03V356000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.