Volkswagen Beetle- Whole car must be REPLACED!!!
02-01-2011 | 08:59 PM
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Volkswagen Beetle- Whole car must be REPLACED!!!
So the NHTSA has discovered during testing that certain VW Beetles made between Sept 1 and Sept 22nd 2010 dont meet the newest regulations that came into effect on Sept 1.
In order to fix this they have determined that VW should REPLACE the cars with Beetles made BEFORE Sept 2010. Those cars were built to meet the previous standard and do, so they are legal
Strangely this only effects 27 owners
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/31/b...-wi/#continued
In order to fix this they have determined that VW should REPLACE the cars with Beetles made BEFORE Sept 2010. Those cars were built to meet the previous standard and do, so they are legal
Strangely this only effects 27 owners
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/31/b...-wi/#continued
Report Date : January 30, 2011 at 04:00 AM
NHTSA Campaign ID number : 11V031000
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
VOLKSWAGEN / NEW BEETLE 2010
VOLKSWAGEN / NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE 2010
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Mfr's Report Date: JAN 21, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V031000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 27
Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 NEW BEETLE AND NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2010, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE BARRIER TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION," THAT WENT INTO EFFECT ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2010.
Consequence:
THE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET WITH REQUIREMENTS THAT WENT INTO EFFECT ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, AND THEREFORE MAY NOT OFFER THE PROTECTION ATTENDANT TO THOSE REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL OFFER TO REPLACE THEIR VEHICLE WITH A COMPARABLE VEHICLE THAT WAS PRODUCED PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, COMPLIANT WITH FMVSS 208 REQUIREMENTS. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-822-8987 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-888-327-4236 end_of_the_skype_highlighting (TTY 1-800-424-9153 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-424-9153 end_of_the_skype_highlighting), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
NHTSA Campaign ID number : 11V031000
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
VOLKSWAGEN / NEW BEETLE 2010
VOLKSWAGEN / NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE 2010
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Mfr's Report Date: JAN 21, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V031000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 27
Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 NEW BEETLE AND NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2010, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE BARRIER TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION," THAT WENT INTO EFFECT ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2010.
Consequence:
THE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET WITH REQUIREMENTS THAT WENT INTO EFFECT ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, AND THEREFORE MAY NOT OFFER THE PROTECTION ATTENDANT TO THOSE REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL OFFER TO REPLACE THEIR VEHICLE WITH A COMPARABLE VEHICLE THAT WAS PRODUCED PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, COMPLIANT WITH FMVSS 208 REQUIREMENTS. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-822-8987 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-888-327-4236 end_of_the_skype_highlighting (TTY 1-800-424-9153 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-424-9153 end_of_the_skype_highlighting), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
02-01-2011 | 09:01 PM
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Love the government. Replace it with an older car because the standards were lower when the car was made. Really??
Oh yes, those 27 owners will love getting an older model car for the price they paid for a new one.
Consumer raping commence.
Oh yes, those 27 owners will love getting an older model car for the price they paid for a new one.
Consumer raping commence.
02-01-2011 | 11:20 PM
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They will have to be compencated for the change in vehicles. The problem is. Where are they going to find these newer cars? They aren't coming off lease yet.
02-02-2011 | 01:48 AM
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Easy fix!
Ship then to a super secret factory near the docks with all the documents, rework them some (you know all the special individual touches like new vin numbers for instance), and send clean (brand new) VW's back to delighted owners that they now have (new ) car again.
Ship then to a super secret factory near the docks with all the documents, rework them some (you know all the special individual touches like new vin numbers for instance), and send clean (brand new) VW's back to delighted owners that they now have (new ) car again.
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