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1998 Volkswagen Beetle

1998 Volkswagen Beetle NHTSA Recalls

There are also 4 Volkswagen recalls » 8 defect investigations » 11 TSBs » for the Volkswagen Beetle.

NHTSA Campaign #08E050000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE -- K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment."

Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall is expected to begin during September 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08E050000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06E060000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE -- Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, ¿lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.¿

Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash

Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E060000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06E049000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE -- Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E049000 »

NHTSA Campaign #98V100000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE -- Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The electrical wiring located in the engine compartment was routed too close to the endge of the vehicle's battery tray. The wiring can become damaged over time by chafing and the air-conditioner compressor and/or the fuel pump can malfunction.

A malfunction of the fuel pump can cause the vehicle to stall, and in some instances, could also result in a wiring fire in the engine compartment.

Dealers will install a modified battery tray and inspect, properly route, and securing the wiring in accordance with the recall repair instructions. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98V100000 »