Report for VIN 9BWDE61J254035416

Overview

VIN: 9BWDE61J254035416
Make: Volkswagen
Model: GTI
Variant: 1.8T
Year: 2005

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Technical specification

Bodytype: Hatchback
Doors: 2
Seats: 5
Engine ccm: 1800
Engine type: L4 DOHC 20V TURBO
Height (inch): 56.70
Width (inch): 68.30
Length (inch): 164.90
Steering: R&P
Anti-brake system: 4-Wheel ABS

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Fuel economy

Tank size (gallon): 14.50
Highway Mileage (miles/gallon): 29 - 31
City Mileage (miles/gallon): 22 - 24

Other information

Model year: 2005
Model period: Golf IV (1997 - 2003) / Bora, Golf IV Variant (1999 - 2007) / Golf IV Cabrio (1998 -)
Manufacturer: VAG, Brazil
Place of assembly: BRAZIL
Market:
WMI / VDS / VIS: 9BW / DE61J2 / 54035416
Sequential number: 35416
VIN checksum: Valid

Vehicle recalls

Date: 20.02.2007
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
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 april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. 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: 20.02.2007
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
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 april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. 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: 20.02.2007
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
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 april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. 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: 20.02.2007
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
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 april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. 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: 20.02.2007
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
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 april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. 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: 20.02.2007
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
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 april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. 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: 20.02.2007
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
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 april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. 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: 20.02.2007
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
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 april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. 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: 24.09.2007
Component: Exterior Lighting > Headlights
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some vehicles may not have had a required cap installed which disables the headlight horizontal aim and some vehicles may contain a cap that disables the vertical aiming screw.
Consequencs:
Noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the low beam horizontal aiming screw and install one if missing, and inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the vertical aiming screw and if present, the cap will be removed. the recall will begin on october 31, 2007. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.
Date: 24.09.2007
Component: Exterior Lighting > Headlights
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some vehicles may not have had a required cap installed which disables the headlight horizontal aim and some vehicles may contain a cap that disables the vertical aiming screw.
Consequencs:
Noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the low beam horizontal aiming screw and install one if missing, and inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the vertical aiming screw and if present, the cap will be removed. the recall will begin on october 31, 2007. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.
Date: 24.09.2007
Component: Exterior Lighting > Headlights
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some vehicles may not have had a required cap installed which disables the headlight horizontal aim and some vehicles may contain a cap that disables the vertical aiming screw.
Consequencs:
Noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the low beam horizontal aiming screw and install one if missing, and inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the vertical aiming screw and if present, the cap will be removed. the recall will begin on october 31, 2007. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.
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