Volkswagen Beetle (2008): Structure
Recall 08V036000 · Jan 28, 2008 · Volkswagen of America, Inc
510
vehicles affected
510
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V036000
- Date
- Jan 28, 2008
- Maker
- Volkswagen of America, Inc
- Units affected
- 510
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body > Roof and pillars
- Model years
- 2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN SPECIAL EDITION TRIPLE WHITE SEDAN VEHICLES, AN INCORRECT ADHESIVE MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO ATTACH THE ROOF SPOILER TO THE REAR GLASS OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE INCORRECT ADHESIVE WAS USED, THE SPOILER COULD BECOME LOOSE OR FALL FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING, EVEN THOUGH INITIALLY THE SPOILER MAY FEEL SECURE.
What can happen
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SPOILER COULD CAUSE INJURY BY STRIKING PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE OR COULD BECOME AN OBSTACLE TO OTHER DRIVERS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ROOF SPOILER ON THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Beetle | 2008 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V036000?
1 model: Volkswagen Beetle (2008), about 510 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V036000?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ROOF SPOILER ON THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.
What can happen?
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SPOILER COULD CAUSE INJURY BY STRIKING PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE OR COULD BECOME AN OBSTACLE TO OTHER DRIVERS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.