Volkswagen Recall WU: Vw/Pods Disabled
2004 Volkswagen Beetle
Should the pods control unit malfunction, the air bag system in the vehicle will not work as designed and may not be able to properly protect occupants in a crash.
Air Bags
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the passenger detection function of the passive occupant detection system (pods) may become disabled.
- Actions
- Dealers will reprogram the pods. Owner notification originally began October 3, 2003. VW has determined that additional vehicles need to be repaired. The recall for the additional vehicles is expected to begin on December 17, 2004. Owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.
- Documents (16)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Other Recall Related Documents
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Fax Acknowledgement
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Quarterly Performance Report
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