2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible

On certain New Beetle and New Beetle convertible equipped with a 2.5L Engine, a fastening clamp on a hydraulic hose of the power steering system may be located in an improper position, which could cause chafing against an underhood fuel supply line.  If chafing occurs fuel leakage could develop which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and, if necessary, replace the fuel line.  In addition, as a preventive measure, the clamp will be adjusted accordingly.

On certain Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta wagon, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, Passat and Passat wagon, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.  If this happens, the brake lamps could become inoperative; or could come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.  Correction:  Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch with a newly revised version.  This action includes vehicles previously affected by Transport Canada recall 03-184 and 04-075.  The switch installed during this prior repair may not function properly. Note: parts available December 2006.