NHTSA Campaign 08V036000
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Issued by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC · Reported Jan 28, 2008 · 510 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN SPECIAL EDITION TRIPLE WHITE SEDAN VEHICLES, AN INCORRECT ADHESIVE MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO ATTACH THE ROOF SPOILER TO THE REAR GLASS OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE INCORRECT ADHESIVE WAS USED, THE SPOILER COULD BECOME LOOSE OR FALL FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING, EVEN THOUGH INITIALLY THE SPOILER MAY FEEL SECURE.
Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SPOILER COULD CAUSE INJURY BY STRIKING PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE OR COULD BECOME AN OBSTACLE TO OTHER DRIVERS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ROOF SPOILER ON THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 2008 | 510 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 08V036000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.