Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 06/15/2011 | 47000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated there were wax fumes underneath the carpet that were in the vehicle. there was liquid wax that held the carpet in place throughout the vehicle. when the vehicle was hot and the air conditioner was on the wax fumes circulate back into the vehicle. the manufacturer stated he should take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who notified the manufacturer and stated there was nothing they could do to repair the failure. the manufacturer stated they would not repair the failure per the warranty. the contact had to pay the repair cost. the failure mileage was 47,000. rvk | |||
| 06/15/2011 | 47000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated there are wax fumes coming from under the carpet that is in the vehicle. there was a liquid wax that holds the carpet down all around in the vehicle. when the vehicle gets hot and the air condition is on the fumes blows back out in the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and stated he should take the vehicle to the dealer who will inspect the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and was inspected. they notified the manufacturer but were informed there was nothing they can do to repair the failure. the manufacturer stated they will not repair the failure under the warranty; the contact has to pay for the repairs. the failure mileage was 47,000. mw | |||
| 05/20/2011 | 106000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that the moonroof was seperating away from the vehicle. the vehicle was inspected by the dealership and they told the contact that the top of the vehicle would have to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 106,000. nw | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 06/10/2012 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen new beetle glx convertible. the contact stated that the rear window separated from the convertible top. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the convertible top needed to be replaced and verified that there was no recall related to the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 70,000. pmb | |||
| 06/10/2012 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen new beetle glx convertible. the contact stated the rear window separated from the convertible top. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated it will cost $6000 for a replacement of the convertible top. this will be a cost for the contact. there was no recall for this failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 70,000. mw | |||