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Passenger cars (Volkswagen VW The Beetle 1.2/77kW and other model) - Repair
Official notice
24 Oct 2018
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Volkswagen VW The Beetle 1.2/77kW and other model) - Repair. Starting system (ground cable) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Starting system (ground cable). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: In the engine starting system, the ground cable installed between the engine and body is of an inappropriate length, and some cables may break due to vehicle vibration while driving or similar causes. This interrupts the engine starting system’s ground circuit, preventing the engine from starting. Published 2018-10-24.
What to do now
(Recall) 外2727 ■ Corrective measures: Replace the ground cable with an improved part on all vehicles.
Official notice
2018-10-24
The hazard
The hazard
Starting system (ground cable) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Starting system (ground cable). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: In the engine starting system, the ground cable installed between the engine and body is of an inappropriate length, and some cables may break due to vehicle vibration while driving or similar causes. This interrupts the engine starting system’s ground circuit, preventing the engine from starting.
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Brand: Volkswagen. Contact: フォルクスワーゲン カスタマーセンター. Phone 0120-993-199.
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