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NHTSA Crash Test Results:
Frontal Crash Ratings:
Driver:
Passenger:
Side Crash Ratings:
Driver:
Rear Passenger:
Results based on a 35 MPH Frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and
Passenger belts and airbags.
NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING:

Rebate
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Financing Incentive: 2.9%
Expiration Date: 01/02/2008
Recall
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
07V442000
Mfg`s Report Date:
SEP 17, 2007
Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected:
340000
Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.
Consequence:
INAPPROPRIATE, NON-STANDARD LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
Notes:
Warranty
<<< PRELIMINARY 2008 WARRANTY >>>
Basic:
4 Years/50,000 Miles
Drivetrain:
5 Years/60,000 Miles
Corrosion:
12 Years/Unlimited Miles
Roadside Assistance:

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