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2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe 2dr Auto SE

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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:

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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
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Basic:
4 Years/50,000 Miles
Drivetrain:
5 Years/60,000 Miles
Corrosion:
12 Years/Unlimited Miles
Roadside Assistance:

2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe 2dr Auto SE

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