2001 VW GOLF RECALL - #02V031000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 VW GOLF |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/2000 - 9/30/2001 |
| Recalled on |
2/4/2002 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
3/8/2002 |
| # Affected |
55,000 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP |
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| Description |
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). |
| Consequences |
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS CONTROL UNIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 2002. 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. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 VW GOLF Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, UPPER ARM
2001 VW GOLF Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
2001 VW GOLF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS, SWITCH
2001 VW GOLF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
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