Recall for 2.5l new beetles

[Abbie2007Beetle]

this is from the recall website.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Mfr's Report Date: DEC 14, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V621000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
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:
VOLKSWAGEN SAFETY RECALL NO. 2014/U1. OWNERS 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 .

[dedwards0323]

Need to look at this on our 2006 NB Ragtop. The fuel mileage has dropped off to 16-17 MPG on the last 3 tanks. Had been getting 21-22 around town before that. Acts like a fuel leak somewhere.

Thanks,

[Abbie2007Beetle]

Originally Posted by dedwards0323

Need to look at this on our 2006 NB Ragtop. The fuel mileage has dropped off to 16-17 MPG on the last 3 tanks. Had been getting 21-22 around town before that. Acts like a fuel leak somewhere.

Thanks,

anytime i just thought i should just let everyone know... especially since they said it could cause a fire

[kcfoxie]

more flaming beetles, just what we need. this feels like 2001 all over again with the battery-top fuses!

[Zuri]

I just had my NB at the dealership too. Maybe they hadn't put this in the system yet, but I'll be sure to have this looked at! Thanks!

[Baby Sallie]

This recall dosen't start till Jan 31?. my mom sented me this and I read it off my iPhone on my break then called her freaking out sayin Laycee goin to the dealer but say if I take Laycee now it cost me I just pray no one's car catch on fire before then

[Abbie2007Beetle]

Originally Posted by Zuri

I just had my NB at the dealership too. Maybe they hadn't put this in the system yet, but I'll be sure to have this looked at! Thanks!

They won't have the parts till january 31...u should get a letter as soon as they do we just have to be careful untill then

[Abbie2007Beetle]

Originally Posted by Baby Sallie

This recall dosen't start till Jan 31?. my mom sented me this and I read it off my iPhone on my break then called her freaking out sayin Laycee goin to the dealer but say if I take Laycee now it cost me I just pray no one's car catch on fire before then

It's not that it hasn't been issued they just won't have all the parts until January 31... The only way u can get it for free before they get all the parts is if it has already damage

[blue98bug]

Originally Posted by Abbie2007Beetle

They won't have the parts till january 31...u should get a letter as soon as they do we just have to be careful untill then

I didn't see anything about parts replacement,just trimming the tab,or moving the p.s. clamp.My son had the same recall on his 06 Jetta about two years ago.He called,got an appointment,and was in and out in half an hour.

[Abbie2007Beetle]

Originally Posted by blue98bug

I didn't see anything about parts replacement,just trimming the tab,or moving the p.s. clamp.My son had the same recall on his 06 Jetta about two years ago.He called,got an appointment,and was in and out in half an hour.

That's what the article I read on it said...it's actualy for all 2.5 l models

[automen]

I just spoke to VW dealer and they stated this is a "voluntary" car recalls and that owners affected will be notified in the next 2 - 3 weeks. If you've experienced a 'false neutral' take it to the dealer and they should re-flash the software which is what the campaign is for.

[RABBIT170]

this is good to know, thanks

[Abbie2007Beetle]

ill be taking abbie to the dealership because her alarm keeps going off and her trunk light is on...but it's not open ill have them take care of the recall while im there

[kcfoxie]

Originally Posted by Abbie2007Beetle

ill be taking abbie to the dealership because her alarm keeps going off and her trunk light is on...but it's not open ill have them take care of the recall while im there

Has it rained recently? I'm betting water slipping past the third brake light and down into the hatch mechanism and shorting it out ....

[Abbie2007Beetle]

Originally Posted by kcfoxie

Has it rained recently? I'm betting water slipping past the third brake light and down into the hatch mechanism and shorting it out ....

Yes Texas has gotten alot of rain last night/today and the roads are very bad today so I won't be going anywhere today...we are getting sleet/snow

[kcfoxie]

When they call and say they can't replicate it, ask them if it's possible that the rain you've gotten could have slipped past the gasket on the third brake light and shorted out the sensor for the trunk.

When they agree press to have the seal replaced.

When you come to a GTG let one of us use a liquid gasket sealer around the screw holes for you so this won't happen again

[Abbie2007Beetle]

Originally Posted by kcfoxie

When they call and say they can't replicate it, ask them if it's possible that the rain you've gotten could have slipped past the gasket on the third brake light and shorted out the sensor for the trunk.

When they agree press to have the seal replaced.

When you come to a GTG let one of us use a liquid gasket sealer around the screw holes for you so this won't happen again

thank you ill be sure to do that i've been thinking about going to Roswell but im not sure. i have to talk to my parents about it

[RABBIT170]

well i check with my dealership and both my 08 Rabbit and the wifes 09 Beetle do not fall under this recall

[Baby Sallie]

Originally Posted by RABBIT170

well i check with my dealership and both my 08 Rabbit and the wifes 09 Beetle do not fall under this recall

Same with Laycee I checked with the dealership I take her too a while back and the service guy check Laycee for any recalls using her VIN number. Don't find anything. It maynot apply to all like the recall say it dose

[Beetlebro]

I had my Beetle in for a minor stereo repair at the dealership...they said they took of the recall issue while fixing the stereo problem, my Herbie is ok!! Yay!