Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| TB-94-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10036467 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. the headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the f | 03/16/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| TB-09-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10035204 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant | 02/11/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| TB-09-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10035204 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant | 02/11/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| SAC-28F3/P1-REV | 08/01/2010 | 10036496 | Volkswagen: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. models passat and wagon; golf; gti; jetta a | 03/23/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| TB-94-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10036467 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. the headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the f | 03/16/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/01/2007 | 200 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen new beetle. while parked, the contact stated that the traction control warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle had an electrical problem and an unknown part would need to be replaced. the contact also stated that the headlight bulbs had to be replaced approximately eight times in three years. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 200. | |||
| 07/01/2007 | 200 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen new beetle . while parked the contact stated the traction control light illuminated on the dash board. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated the vehicle had an electrical problem and a part needed to be replaced. the contact was unaware of the part that needed to be replaced. the contact also stated the headlight bulbs had to be replaced approximately eight times in three years. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 200. ds | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 11/11/2006 | 17000 | 3 | 10/21/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that the vehicle had an electrical system failure on the driver's side. on occasion, several attempts were needed in order to start the vehicle. it was brought to the dealer , north point volkswagen, but they could not locate the cause of the failure. the contact also stated that the trunk fails to open properly. when the key or interior trunk release latch was used, the trunk opened, but then immediately closed. the dealer replaced the trunk actuator, struts, and locks, but the contact still continued to experience a failure with the trunk. also, the contact stated that the radio activated while the vehicle's doors were ajar and the keywas not in the ignition. the dashboard would become hot as well. these failures would last approximately one hour. the current and failure mileage were 17,000.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 11/11/2006 | 17000 | 3 | 10/21/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that the vehicle had an electrical system failure on the driver's side. on occasion, several attempts were needed in order to start the vehicle. it was brought to the dealer , north point volkswagen, but they could not locate the cause of the failure. the contact also stated that the trunk fails to open properly. when the key or interior trunk release latch was used, the trunk opened, but then immediately closed. the dealer replaced the trunk actuator, struts, and locks, but the contact still continued to experience a failure with the trunk. also, the contact stated that the radio activated while the vehicle's doors were ajar and the keywas not in the ignition. the dashboard would become hot as well. these failures would last approximately one hour. the current and failure mileage were 17,000.*ak | |||