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2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe 2dr Auto SE
Consumer Information
Access the latest consumer-related information available for the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe including all available Rebates, Warranties, Crash Tests Results and more.
News - Crash Test Results
- 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
- One of the following incentives may apply to this vehicle. Regional incentives may vary.
- Financing Incentive: 2.9%
- excluding TDI models
- Expiration Date: 01/02/2008
Recall
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
- 10V621000
- Mfg`s Report Date:
- DEC 14, 2010
- Component:
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
- Potential Number Of Units Affected:
- 228236
- Summary:
- VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, GOLF AND RABBIT, AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2006 -2010 NEW BEETLE AND NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, GOLF AND RABBIT VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE NEW BEETLE AND THE NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FASTENING CLAMP ON A HYDRAULIC HOSE OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT MAY BE LOCATED IN AN IMPROPER POSITION WHICH COULD CAUSE CHAFING AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE.
- Consequence:
- IF CHAFING OCCURS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy:
- DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE MODEL, DEALERS WILL EITHER REMOVE THE PLASTIC TAB FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, OR INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE FASTENING CLAMP AND ADJUST THE RELATED FASTENING CLAMP INTO THE CORRECT POSITION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN 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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