Consumer Complaint Detail
VOLKSWAGEN / NEW BEETLE / 2000
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
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| NHTSA Complaint Number: 004309919 | Incident Date: Oct, 04 2004 |
| Consumer's City: DAYTONA BEACH | Consumer's State: FL |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN | Manufacturers Name: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Model Name: NEW BEETLE | Model Year: 2000 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Electrical system:ignition:switch |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Nov, 24 2004 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Nov, 12 1999 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Two wires on ignition switch module shorted. caused failure of headlights, wipers, brake lights, air conditioning, interior lighting, etc. ignition module was replaced. problem remedied.*ak this is a known problem. volkswagen, and volkswagen of america refuse to recognize this defect, or initiate a recall. here is a link to an online forum with other consumers that have had the exact same safety issue as i have. http://forums.newbeetle.org/showthread.php?s=0667e7e7a9388bfaaa8a71dcdd6574f2&postid=499275#post499275 this is a fire hazard, and could potentially hurt someone. updated 07/24/2012. *tr |