Now Hear This! VW Recall
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Volkswagen has announced a recall of approximately 7,000 Beetle vehicles due to the sunroof glass possibly breaking while driven over hard road surfaces.
Which VW models are affected by the recall?
Model year 2013 – 2015 Volkswagen Beetles manufactured from June 13, 2013 to July 3, 2014.
What causes the sunroof glass to possibly break?
When driven over rough surfaces and potholes, the sunroof glass may break and can injure vehicle occupants. This can also increase the risk of driver distraction and cause a crash.
Are there any known accidents attributed to the defect?
At this time, no known accidents have been reported by VW attributing to the defect.
What do I do if my car is one of those affected?
VW will be notifying all owners starting on December 19, 2014. VW will replace the sunroof free of charge.
If your VW is part of this recall and you have not been notified, call your local, independent VW repair shop to schedule an appointment to have your VW checked and serviced for the defect.
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