NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle
The 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle has 1 NHTSA recall and 30 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Volkswagen dealer.
Complete safety data for the 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
NHTSA #03V265000Reported July 25, 2003 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Defect description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.
Safety consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE; OR THE LAMPS COULD COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
Free manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCHES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.
Notes
VW RECALL NO. WT. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).