Date: 25.01.2002
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly > Filler Pipe And Cap
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Description:
On some passenger vehicles, the fuel tank filler neck can suffer abrasion damage if the rear tire goes flat and the vehicle is driven until the tire disintegrates.
Consequencs:
Fuel leakage can occur increasing the risk of a fire.
Notes:
Dealers will fit passat vehicles with a new wheel house liner that will better protect the car's filler neck. jetta vehicles will be fitted with a different metal shield designed to enhance abrasion protection in the event of tire disintegration. owner notification began june 13, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Date: 25.01.2002
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly > Filler Pipe And Cap
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Description:
On some passenger vehicles, the fuel tank filler neck can suffer abrasion damage if the rear tire goes flat and the vehicle is driven until the tire disintegrates.
Consequencs:
Fuel leakage can occur increasing the risk of a fire.
Notes:
Dealers will fit passat vehicles with a new wheel house liner that will better protect the car's filler neck. jetta vehicles will be fitted with a different metal shield designed to enhance abrasion protection in the event of tire disintegration. owner notification began june 13, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Date: 25.01.2002
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly > Filler Pipe And Cap
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Description:
On some passenger vehicles, the fuel tank filler neck can suffer abrasion damage if the rear tire goes flat and the vehicle is driven until the tire disintegrates.
Consequencs:
Fuel leakage can occur increasing the risk of a fire.
Notes:
Dealers will fit passat vehicles with a new wheel house liner that will better protect the car's filler neck. jetta vehicles will be fitted with a different metal shield designed to enhance abrasion protection in the event of tire disintegration. owner notification began june 13, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Date: 23.04.2003
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Description:
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.8l vr6 engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the recommended cold tire inflation pressure published on the label for tires of the size 205/50 r15 86h is 0.1 bar (1.45 psi) too low. it should be 2.5 bar (36.3 psi). the label recommends 2.4 bar (34.8 psi = 35 psi).
Consequencs:
Under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling, and driving with substantialy under inflated tires puts the consumer at a risk for a crash.
Notes:
Owners will be provided with corrected labels, or a dealer can install the label if the owner wishes. owner notification began september 29, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vw at 1-800-893-5298.
Date: 23.04.2003
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Description:
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.8l vr6 engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the recommended cold tire inflation pressure published on the label for tires of the size 205/50 r15 86h is 0.1 bar (1.45 psi) too low. it should be 2.5 bar (36.3 psi). the label recommends 2.4 bar (34.8 psi = 35 psi).
Consequencs:
Under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling, and driving with substantialy under inflated tires puts the consumer at a risk for a crash.
Notes:
Owners will be provided with corrected labels, or a dealer can install the label if the owner wishes. owner notification began september 29, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vw at 1-800-893-5298.
Date: 05.02.1999
Component: Structure > Frame And Members
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the sound absorbing mat attached to the inside of the b-pillar side trim panel could have been improperly installed. surface and edges of the mat could have been damaged during the assembly process. it could ignite when exposed to the exhaust gas of the seat belt pre-tensioner igniter in the event of a severe front or side collision.
Consequencs:
This could result in a fire.
Notes:
Dealers will remove the matting materials from inside the b-pillar on both sides of the vehicle.
Date: 20.02.2004
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction.
Consequencs:
If this happens, the brake lights could become inoperative, or come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.
Notes:
This recall has been superceded by 06v-183. owners who have had a remedy performed under this recall should return to their dealer for the redesigned remedy. owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Date: 20.02.2004
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction.
Consequencs:
If this happens, the brake lights could become inoperative, or come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.
Notes:
This recall has been superceded by 06v-183. owners who have had a remedy performed under this recall should return to their dealer for the redesigned remedy. owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Date: 20.02.2004
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction.
Consequencs:
If this happens, the brake lights could become inoperative, or come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.
Notes:
This recall has been superceded by 06v-183. owners who have had a remedy performed under this recall should return to their dealer for the redesigned remedy. owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Date: 20.02.2004
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction.
Consequencs:
If this happens, the brake lights could become inoperative, or come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.
Notes:
This recall has been superceded by 06v-183. owners who have had a remedy performed under this recall should return to their dealer for the redesigned remedy. owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Date: 24.05.2006
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic or manual transmissions and cruise controls, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03v-265 or 04v-096.
Consequencs:
The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Notes:
Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on november 27, 2006. vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. the remedy is the same for each recall. volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the vin number of the vehicle. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.
Date: 24.05.2006
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic or manual transmissions and cruise controls, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03v-265 or 04v-096.
Consequencs:
The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Notes:
Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on november 27, 2006. vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. the remedy is the same for each recall. volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the vin number of the vehicle. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.
Date: 24.05.2006
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic or manual transmissions and cruise controls, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03v-265 or 04v-096.
Consequencs:
The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Notes:
Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on november 27, 2006. vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. the remedy is the same for each recall. volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the vin number of the vehicle. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.
Date: 24.05.2006
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic or manual transmissions and cruise controls, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03v-265 or 04v-096.
Consequencs:
The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Notes:
Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on november 27, 2006. vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. the remedy is the same for each recall. volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the vin number of the vehicle. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.
