NHTSA recall 03V508000
Equipment · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the tire information label is incorrect identifying the vehicle as a five-passenger vehicle, instead of a four-passenger vehicle.
Why it matters: Exceeding the correct seating capacity in a vehicle puts occupants at risk for injury in a crash, and can result in vehicle overloading, which can affect vehicle handling and put you at risk for a crash.
The fix: Owners will be sent a new label and installation instructions. Owner notification began on February 9, 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 03V508000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.