NHTSA recall 03V-508 (03V508000)

equipment recall reported December 4, 2003 - about 15,115 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V508000
Also written as: 03V-508
Manufacturer number: VB/ZH
Reported: December 4, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~15,115
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

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 is dangerous

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 (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-508 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volkswagen New Beetle - 2004

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