NHTSA recall 08V036000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 08V036000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 66D1 (Q9) |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Reported | 2008-01-28 |
| Owners notified | 2008-02-29 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Units potentially affected | 510 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN SPECIAL EDITION TRIPLE WHITE SEDAN VEHICLES, AN INCORRECT ADHESIVE MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO ATTACH THE ROOF SPOILER TO THE REAR GLASS OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE INCORRECT ADHESIVE WAS USED, THE SPOILER COULD BECOME LOOSE OR FALL FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING, EVEN THOUGH INITIALLY THE SPOILER MAY FEEL SECURE.
What can happen
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SPOILER COULD CAUSE INJURY BY STRIKING PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE OR COULD BECOME AN OBSTACLE TO OTHER DRIVERS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ROOF SPOILER ON THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.
Notes
VWOA RECALL NO. 66D1 (Q9).CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
| 2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | Built 2007-11-05 to 2007-12-20. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| Edition115 | 2023-10-02. Service bulletin. VW Elsa Newsletter |
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| Edition26 | 2023-09-18. Service bulletin. VW Elsa Newsletter |
| TB401601 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assesment. |
| TT001601 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. Contacting the parts helpline |
| V4016012043146_2 | 2023-03-06. Service bulletin. Strut or Shock leak assessment. |
| V5515032021354_7 | 2021-02-04. Service bulletin. Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish. |
| V551203 2021354 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color. This document informs dealers to let their customers know that these body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) and therefore do not require the same finish as visible, exterior surfaces. |
| V501205 2014370 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. This document informs of how the Finish can be significantly improved without the use of harsh polishing compounds and high speed buffing. |
| V501604 2014370 | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. Technical Bulletin about Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. The document also have infromation about where to find warrenty coverage for the service |
| 2015831 | 2008-12-30. Service bulletin. VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.