NHTSA recall 03V356000
Air bags
Volkswagen New Beetle
Reported Sep 29, 2003333 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCMaker’s number WUBuilt Jul 1, 2003 – Aug 31, 2003
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the passenger detection function of the passive occupant detection system (pods) may become disabled.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.