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Volkswagen Eos Convertible w/SAB
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Volkswagen GLI 4-DR. w/SAB





Volkswagen GTI 2-DR. w/SAB
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Volkswagen GTI 4-DR. w/SAB





Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen 4-DR. w/SAB





Volkswagen Jetta 4-DR. w/SAB





Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible w/SAB


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Volkswagen New Beetle 2-DR. w/SAB





Volkswagen Passat Wagon w/SAB


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Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. w/SAB





Volkswagen R 32 Special Edition w/SAB
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Volkswagen Rabbit 4-DR. w/SAB





Volkswagen Rabbit 2-DR. w/SAB
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Volkswagen Touareg 2 4-Dr. w/SAB




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Service Bulletins for 2008 Volkswagen
2008 VOLKSWAGEN EOS
Bulletin Number: 010769
MIL ON, DTC P129F AND/OR P310B STORED IN ECM FAULT MEMORY. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 01 08 07
AIRBAG MONITORING LIGHT ON, PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM, DTC 02511 014 STORED IN MEMORY. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 0702
SEAT, HEATING INOPERATIVE - SEAT HEATER WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY OR BECOMES INOPERATIVE. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 690705
SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. *KB
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
Bulletin Number: 010769
MIL ON, DTC P129F AND/OR P310B STORED IN ECM FAULT MEMORY. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 01 08 07
AIRBAG MONITORING LIGHT ON, PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM, DTC 02511 014 STORED IN MEMORY. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 0702
SEAT, HEATING INOPERATIVE - SEAT HEATER WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY OR BECOMES INOPERATIVE. *NJ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Bulletin Number: 010769
MIL ON, DTC P129F AND/OR P310B STORED IN ECM FAULT MEMORY. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 01 08 07
AIRBAG MONITORING LIGHT ON, PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM, DTC 02511 014 STORED IN MEMORY. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 0702
SEAT, HEATING INOPERATIVE - SEAT HEATER WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY OR BECOMES INOPERATIVE. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 2002419
INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPER, WIPES ACROSS WINDSHIELD ONCE THEN STOPS. *KB
2008 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE
Bulletin Number: 01 08 07
AIRBAG MONITORING LIGHT ON, PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM, DTC 02511 014 STORED IN MEMORY. *NJ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Bulletin Number: 010769
MIL ON, DTC P129F AND/OR P310B STORED IN ECM FAULT MEMORY. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 01 08 07
AIRBAG MONITORING LIGHT ON, PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM, DTC 02511 014 STORED IN MEMORY. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 0702
SEAT, HEATING INOPERATIVE - SEAT HEATER WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY OR BECOMES INOPERATIVE. *NJ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
Bulletin Number: 010769
MIL ON, DTC P129F AND/OR P310B STORED IN ECM FAULT MEMORY. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 01 08 07
AIRBAG MONITORING LIGHT ON, PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM, DTC 02511 014 STORED IN MEMORY. *NJ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN R32
Bulletin Number: 01 08 07
AIRBAG MONITORING LIGHT ON, PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM, DTC 02511 014 STORED IN MEMORY. *NJ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Bulletin Number: 0702
SEAT, HEATING INOPERATIVE - SEAT HEATER WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY OR BECOMES INOPERATIVE. *NJ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN TOUARED-2
Bulletin Number: 010769
MIL ON, DTC P129F AND/OR P310B STORED IN ECM FAULT MEMORY. *NJ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
Bulletin Number: 010769
MIL ON, DTC P129F AND/OR P310B STORED IN ECM FAULT MEMORY. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 2014628
DOOR, FRONT OR REAR INNER RELEASE HANDLE REMAINS IN OPEN POSITION WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE. *KB
Bulletin Number: 900792
VOLKSWAGEN - 2006 PASSAT, 2008 TOUAREG U.S. VEHICLES - ODOMETER DISPLAY. *NJ
 
Recalls for 2008 Volkswagen
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
NHTSA Campaign ID: 07V442000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacture Dates: 10/31/2005 - 09/27/2007
Potential Units Affected: 340000
Defect Description:
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.
Consequence:
NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action to take:
"DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987."
2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
NHTSA Campaign ID: 07V442000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacture Dates: 10/18/2004 - 09/21/2007
Potential Units Affected: 340000
Defect Description:
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.
Consequence:
NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action to take:
"DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987."
2008 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V036000
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacture Dates: 11/05/2007 - 12/20/2007
Potential Units Affected: 510
Defect Description:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Action to take:
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.
2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V235000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacture Dates: 02/21/2008 - 04/28/2008
Potential Units Affected: 6579
Defect Description:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 4,079 MY 2008 PASSAT AND 2,500 MY 2009 TIGUAN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0T FSI ULEV II ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CONTAINING SOFTWARE THAT MAY NOT PROPERLY CONTROL ENGINE IDLE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING TURNED ON. IN RARE CASES, THE ECM MAY UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASE ENGINE RPM.
Consequence:
AN ENGINE SURGE CAUSED BY AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM MAY SURPRISE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND UPDATE THE ECM SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V235000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacture Dates: 02/21/2008 - 04/28/2008
Potential Units Affected: 6579
Defect Description:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 4,079 MY 2008 PASSAT AND 2,500 MY 2009 TIGUAN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0T FSI ULEV II ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CONTAINING SOFTWARE THAT MAY NOT PROPERLY CONTROL ENGINE IDLE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING TURNED ON. IN RARE CASES, THE ECM MAY UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASE ENGINE RPM.
Consequence:
AN ENGINE SURGE CAUSED BY AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM MAY SURPRISE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND UPDATE THE ECM SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
2008 VOLKSWAGEN R32
NHTSA Campaign ID: 07V442000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacture Dates: 10/31/2005 - 09/27/2007
Potential Units Affected: 340000
Defect Description:
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.
Consequence:
NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action to take:
"DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987."
2008 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
NHTSA Campaign ID: 07V442000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacture Dates: 10/31/2005 - 09/27/2007
Potential Units Affected: 340000
Defect Description:
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.
Consequence:
NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action to take:
"DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987."
2008 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
NHTSA Campaign ID: 07V285000
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacture Dates: 01/01/2007 - 06/30/2007
Potential Units Affected: 3100
Defect Description:
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS. THE OWNER'S MANUAL IS MISSING THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.
Consequence:
THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS (TPMS) TO WARN DRIVERS OF SIGNIFICANT UNDER-INFLATION OF TIRES AND THE RESULTING SAFETY PROBLEMS.
Action to take:
OWNERS WILL BE SENT AN OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING THE REQUIRED TPMS INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-893-5298.
2008 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V035000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacture Dates: 11/30/2007 - 12/12/2007
Potential Units Affected: 96
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FUEL SUPPLY LINE WAS CHANGED DURING PRODUCTION WHICH COULD LEAD TO INSUFFICIENT SEALING OF THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE CONNECTOR.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.


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