NHTSA Recall 11V031000: Seats
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 27 vehicles. It affects 2010 Volkswagen Beetle.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V031000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | January 21, 2011 |
| Owner notification | January 28, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2010 new beetle and new beetle convertible manufactured from september 1, 2010, through september 22, 2010, for failing to comply with the barrier test requirements of federal motor vehicles safety standards no. 208, "occupant crash protection," that went into effect on september 1, 2010.
Safety risk
The vehicles do not meet with requirements that went into effect on september 1, 2010, and therefore may not offer the protection attendant to those requirements.
Remedy
Dealers will offer to replace their vehicle with a comparable vehicle that was produced prior to september 1, 2010, compliant with FMVSS 208 requirements. The safety recall began on january 28, 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V031000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2010 |
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.