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Recalls

Electrical

Recall date May 20, 1998
Models affected
  • 1998 Volkswagen Beetle
Units affected 1,515
Details

ELECTRICAL WIRING MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE BATTERY TRAY DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION.

IF DAMAGE OCCURS, THE FUEL PUMP COULD MALFUNCTION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING.

IN SOME INSTANCES CHAFING COULD ALSO RESULT IN A WIRING FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

CORRECTION: A MODIFIED BATTERY TRAY WILL BE INSTALLED AND WIRING WILL BE PROPERLY ROUTED AND SECURED.

Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website