Volkswagen has announced the recall of 510 2008 model year New Beetle Triple White Special Edition sedans — a term that refers to the two-door hardtop New Beetle. The recall is due to the use of an incorrect adhesive to attach the roof spoiler to the rear glass of the vehicle.
The defective adhesive could cause the spoiler to come loose and fall off of the vehicle.
Although the defect could cause the spoiler to fly off and possible strike pedestrians and other vehicles, no injuries or accidents have been blamed on the defect.
VW also makes a convertible variation of the Triple White sedan, but it was not impacted by the recall.
The recall is slated to officially begin on February 29th.
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02/15, 12:21 PM
posted by:
F451
I thought this was a weapons feature…why a recall?
02/15, 12:22 PM
posted by:
Veda
Only 510 units? That’s nothing…
02/15, 12:39 PM
posted by:
SwerveEarly
Glue on spoiler sounds like trouble from the get go to me.
The convertible shold be named triple white flamer, really there is nothing more gay then a white on white convertible Beetle or Rabbit. They make a Miata seem as masculine as a Mack truck .
02/15, 12:41 PM
posted by:
RicardoHead
Academy Awards + IT at Nissan + VW spoiler tape recall = SLOW NEWS DAY!
02/15, 12:44 PM
posted by:
GBilbo070
What RidcardoHead Said.
02/15, 1:13 PM
posted by:
RicardoHead
….. *adhesive* ……………………………………………. fool.
02/15, 1:24 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
Glue vs. sticky tape: we really are reaching today…
02/15, 1:37 PM
posted by:
manhertm
They’re soooo honest, recalling those 510 Beetles for the spoiler adhesive. VW really cares about they’re customers…………….Alright enough sarcasm, why don’t they recalled the ****TY coilpacks in those Passat and my Audi A4, that fail for no reason. Why dont they recall their BULL**** power steering system. THANKS VAG, YOUR ALWAYS ON THE BALL!
02/15, 1:51 PM
posted by:
corvette
got it early, only 510?
02/15, 1:59 PM
posted by:
global_lightning
Hey VW, there’s are really neat new technology you should try out. They’re called screws…
02/15, 3:22 PM
posted by:
Htay9500
ah VW… you’ll always win #1…. in recalls that is.
02/15, 9:14 PM
posted by:
autonut
Read carefully since October of 2007 VW sold 510 New Bugz in US. What a run! A bit of math for you: if in 3 months 510 was sold in full year it will whooping 2040! I am laughing, but at this volume it will be rare classic in 30 years, just like 1978 AMC Pacer.
02/16, 12:01 AM
posted by:
jdasch1
wow!!! another recall? These recall notices are really rare. I wonder if LLN’s can keep informing us of these recalls so we all can stay safe..Please, please don’t stop this stuff…good god what worthless journalism these recall notices are.
02/21, 10:03 AM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
Not exactly a Toyota-level recall.