Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||||
| 9901 | 01/05/1999 | 9801 | 604431 | Subject regarding special tool for removing and / or repairing front seat which is equipped with a side airbag. *tt | 04/29/1999 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 10/28/2004 | 85000 | 1 | 12/31/1997 |
| Some type of 'control module' needs to be replaced, without it the air-bag system doesn't work. this is a safety feature which helped in the decision to buy the car, and after 5 years it fails rendering the system useless and requiring over $700 to replace. this is wrong! | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 11/02/2003 | 58932 | 1 | 06/09/1999 |
| Driver-side side airbag deployed on my 1998 vw beetle for no apparent reason causing loss of vehicle control and accident. *la | |||