NHTSA Recall 03V356000: Air bags
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 333 vehicles. It affects 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V356000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | WU |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | September 29, 2003 |
| Owner notification | October 3, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the passenger detection function of the passive occupant detection system (pods) may become disabled.
Safety risk
Should the pods control unit malfunction, the air bag system in the vehicle will not work as designed and may not be able to properly protect occupants in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the pods. Owner notification originally began october 3, 2003. VW has determined that additional vehicles need to be repaired. The recall for the additional vehicles is expected to begin on december 17, 2004. Owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.
Notes
VW recall no. Wu.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V356000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen New Beetle | 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.