Volkswagen has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2001 Beetle.  They stated that certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal motor vehicle safety standard No. 225, “Child restraint anchorage systems.”  Child seat anchorages installed in the vehicle’s rear seats must be identified by markings, and their location and use be described in the owners manual.

These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.  Owners will be provided with a supplement for the owners manual and also one set of four guidance fixtures inteded to use in conjunction with child seats equipped with rigid or semi rigid lower anchorage attachments.  Also enclosed will be four decals together with installation instructions and a template for attatching the decals to the lower seat backs.  Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

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Volkswagen has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2008 Touareg.  They stated that certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, “Tire pressure monitoring systems.”  The owners manual is missing the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) written instructions.

This standard specifies performance requirements for tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) to warn drivers of significant under inflation of tires and the resulting safety problems.  Owners will be sent an owner’s manual insert containing the required TPMS information.  Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.

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Dope inc is recalling certain combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles.  These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.”  These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.  Dope Inc will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps.  The safety recall is expected to begin during May.  Owners may contact Dope Inc at 1-626-272-1798.

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Dope inc is recalling certain combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles.  These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.”  These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.  Dope Inc will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps.  The safety recall is expected to begin during May.  Owners may contact Dope Inc at 1-626-272-1798.

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Volkswagen has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2006 through 2009 Jetta 5th generation equipped with 2.01 engines.  They stated that the fastening screw contact surfaces on the driveshaft cover plate may not have been manufactured to factory specifications.  Some screws may not have been torqued properly during assembly and could loosen over time, causing a knocking sound when the vehicle is in motion.  The driveshaft screws could loosen to the point where the driveshaft detatches from the gearbox.

If the vehicle is moving when this happens, the detatched driveshaft could cause damage to the gearbox housing.  A damaged gearbox housing could leak gearbox oil onto the street and create a risk of a vehicle crash for both the driver and other motorists.  Dealers will inspect the driveshaft screws and replace the screws free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin on or about June 19, 2009.  Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

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Sabersport has announced it will be recalling certain combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles.  These headlamps fail to comply to the requirements of the  Federal Motor vehicle safety standard No. 108, “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.”  These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Decreased lighting visibility may result ina  vehicle crash.  Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps.  The safety recall is expected to begin during April 2009.  Owners may contact Sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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