Volkswagen is recalling 27 New Beetles from the 2010 model year because they do not comply with federal standards for crash protection, according to theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The affected vehicles, which do not meet barrier test requirements that took effect Sept. 1, were built between Sept. 1 and Sept. 22, 2010. You can check your vehicle's build date on a sticker on the driver-side doorjamb.
Volkswagen will offer to replace affected owners' vehicles with comparable vehicles that were built before Sept. 1 and thus meet federal standards before the new standards took effect. The recall is expected to begin Tuesday. For more info, owners can call Volkswagen at 800-822-8987 or NHTSA's vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236.