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Automobile Manufacturer Recall Data - Volkswagen Recalls 
Posted: 08-15-2008 | |
| GOLF GTI JETTA NEW BEETLE NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE NEW JETTA PASSAT PASSAT WAGON R32 RABBIT TIGUAN TOUAREG | |
| GOLF RECALLS | Top |
| 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Manufactured between: 02/01/2000 and 07/31/2005 Defect: on certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly. Consequence: the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning. Action: 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. Recall Date: 02/20/2007 | |
| 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Manufactured between: 02/01/2000 and 07/31/2005 Defect: on certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly. Consequence: the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning. Action: 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. Recall Date: 02/20/2007 | |
| 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Manufactured between: 03/01/2004 and 08/29/2004 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the high pressure diesel pumps were produced with an improper fastener, which could allow diesel fuel to escape from the pump. Consequence: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a fire. Action: dealers will replace the diesel pump. the recall began on february 8, 2005. owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Recall Date: 12/15/2004 | |
| 2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Manufactured between: 02/01/2000 and 07/31/2005 Defect: on certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly. Consequence: the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning. Action: 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. Recall Date: 02/20/2007 | |
| 2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Manufactured between: 03/01/2004 and 08/29/2004 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the high pressure diesel pumps were produced with an improper fastener, which could allow diesel fuel to escape from the pump. Consequence: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a fire. Action: dealers will replace the diesel pump. the recall began on february 8, 2005. owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Recall Date: 12/15/2004 | |
| GTI RECALLS | Top |
| 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Manufactured between: 10/31/2005 and 09/27/2007 Defect: 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. Consequence: noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: 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. Recall Date: 09/24/2007 | |
| 2007 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Manufactured between: 10/31/2005 and 09/27/2007 Defect: 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. Consequence: noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: 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. Recall Date: 09/24/2007 | |
| 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Manufactured between: 10/31/2005 and 09/27/2007 Defect: 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. Consequence: noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: 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. Recall Date: 09/24/2007 | |
| 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Manufactured between: 02/01/2000 and 07/31/2005 Defect: on certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly. Consequence: the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning. Action: 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. Recall Date: 02/20/2007 | |
| 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Manufactured between: 02/01/2000 and 07/31/2005 Defect: on certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly. Consequence: the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning. Action: 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. Recall Date: 02/20/2007 | |
| 2004 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Manufactured between: 02/01/2000 and 07/31/2005 Defect: on certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly. Consequence: the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning. Action: 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. Recall Date: 02/20/2007 | |
| JETTA RECALLS | Top |
| 2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Manufactured between: 10/18/2004 and 09/21/2007 Defect: 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. Consequence: noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: 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. Recall Date: 09/24/2007 | |
| 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Manufactured between: 10/18/2004 and 09/21/2007 Defect: 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. Consequence: noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: 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. Recall Date: 09/24/2007 | |
| 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Manufactured between: 10/18/2004 and 09/21/2007 Defect: 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. Consequence: noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: 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. Recall Date: 09/24/2007 | |
| 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Manufactured between: 08/23/2005 and 03/29/2006 Defect: certain vehicles equipped with 2.5l gasoline engines may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against the underhood fuel supply line. Consequence: if this happens, the chafing has the potential to cause a fuel leak over time. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir and will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the underhood fuel supply line. the recall began on august 24, 2007. owners may contact vw at 1-800-893-5298. Recall Date: 06/25/2007 | |
| 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Manufactured between: 10/18/2004 and 09/21/2007 Defect: 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. Consequence: noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: 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. Recall Date: 09/24/2007 | |
| 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Manufactured between: 10/01/2000 and 11/30/2004 Defect: on certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly. Consequence: the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning. Action: 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. Recall Date: 02/20/2007 | |
| 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Manufactured between: 03/01/2004 and 08/29/2004 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the high pressure diesel pumps were produced with an improper fastener, which could allow diesel fuel to escape from the pump. Consequence: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a fire. Action: dealers will replace the diesel pump. the recall began on february 8, 2005. owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Recall Date: 12/15/2004 | |
| 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Manufactured between: 10/01/2000 and 11/30/2004 Defect: on certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly. Consequence: the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning. Action: 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. Recall Date: 02/20/2007 | |
| 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Manufactured between: 03/01/2004 and 08/29/2004 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the high pressure diesel pumps were produced with an improper fastener, which could allow diesel fuel to escape from the pump. Consequence: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a fire. Action: dealers will replace the diesel pump. the recall began on february 8, 2005. owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Recall Date: 12/15/2004 | |
| NEW BEETLE RECALLS | Top |
| 2008 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE Manufactured between: 11/05/2007 and 12/20/2007 Defect: on certain special edition triple white sedan vehicles, an incorrect adhesive may have been used to attach the roof spoiler to the rear glass of the vehicle. if the incorrect adhesive was used, the spoiler could become loose or fall from the vehicle without warning, even though initially the spoiler may feel secure. Consequence: if this happens, the spoiler could cause injury by striking persons outside the vehicle or could become an obstacle to other drivers, possibly resulting in a crash. Action: dealers will replace the roof spoiler on these vehicles. the recall began on february 29, 2008. owners may contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987. Recall Date: 01/28/2008 | |
| 2007 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE Manufactured between: 06/01/2002 and 11/30/2006 Defect: on certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly. Consequence: the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning. Action: 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. Recall Date: 02/20/2007 | |
| 2006 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE Manufactured between: 06/01/2002 and 11/30/2006 Defect: on certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly. Consequence: the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning. Action: 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. Recall Date: 02/20/2007 | |
| 2006 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE Manufactured between: 10/04/2005 and 01/28/2006 Defect: certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17-inch wheels and a 2.5l engine fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were produced with a tire information label that lists an incorrect front tire size. the correct front tire size should be listed as 225/45 r17. the inflation pressure is correct. Consequence: a misprinted label could lead to fitment of improperly sized replacement tires. Action: owners will be provided with a new tire information label and installation instructions. at the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them free of charge. the recall began on february 27, 2006. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Recall Date: 02/09/2006 | |
| 2005 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE Manufactured between: 07/24/2003 and 10/31/2004 Defect: volkswagen is recalling 76,900 my 2004-2005 new beetle and my 2003-2005 new beetle convertibles equipped with an advanced (dual-stage) air bag system. this system may have air bag frontal crash sensors that contain a solder joint on the circuit board that may crack under certain high temperature conditions. if this occurs, the air bag indicator light will illuminate and the fallback algorithm will ensure that the front air bags always deploy in a frontal crash in which the vehicle's deceleration is high enough to activate the frontal air bags. Consequence: in low-severity frontal impacts, the front air bags may deploy more forcefully than designed, increasing the possibility of injury to out-of-position front seat occupants. Action: dealers will inspect each vehicle to determine that the specific defect crash sensor is present on one or both sides of the vehicle. all of the defect crash sensors will be replaced free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or before july 31, 2008. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Recall Date: 04/17/2008 | |
| 2005 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE Manufactured between: 06/01/2002 and 11/30/2006 Defect: on certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly. Consequence: the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning. Action: 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. Recall Date: 02/20/2007 | |
| 2005 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE Manufactured between: 03/01/2004 and 08/29/2004 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the high pressure diesel pumps were produced with an improper fastener, which could allow diesel fuel to escape from the pump. Consequence: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a fire. Action: dealers will replace the diesel pump. the recall began on february 8, 2005. owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Recall Date: 12/15/2004 | |
| 2004 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE Manufactured between: 07/24/2003 and 10/31/2004 Defect: volkswagen is recalling 76,900 my 2004-2005 new beetle and my 2003-2005 new beetle convertibles equipped with an advanced (dual-stage) air bag system. this system may have air bag frontal crash sensors that contain a solder joint on the circuit board that may crack under certain high temperature conditions. if this occurs, the air bag indicator light will illuminate and the fallback algorithm will ensure that the front air bags always deploy in a frontal crash in which the vehicle's deceleration is high enough to activate the frontal air bags. Consequence: in low-severity frontal impacts, the front air bags may deploy more forcefully than designed, increasing the possibility of injury to out-of-position front seat occupants. Action: dealers will inspect each vehicle to determine that the specific defect crash sensor is present on one or both sides of the vehicle. all of the defect crash sensors will be replaced free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or before july 31, 2008. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Recall Date: 04/17/2008 | |
| 2004 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE Manufactured between: 06/01/2002 and 11/30/2006 Defect: on certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly. Consequence: the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning. Action: 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. Recall Date: 02/20/2007 | |
| 2004 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE Manufactured between: 03/01/2004 and 08/29/2004 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the high pressure diesel pumps were produced with an improper fastener, which could allow diesel fuel to escape from the pump. Consequence: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a fire. Action: dealers will replace the diesel pump. the recall began on february 8, 2005. owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Recall Date: 12/15/2004 | |
| 2004 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE Manufactured between: 06/01/2003 and 09/30/2003 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the tire information label is incorrect identifying the vehicle as a five-passenger vehicle, instead of a four-passenger vehicle. Consequence: exceeding the correct seating capacity in a vehicle puts occupants at risk for injury in a crash, and can result in vehicle overloading, which can affect vehicle handling and put you at risk for a crash. Action: owners will be sent a new label and installation instructions. owner notification began on february 9, 2004. owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987. Recall Date: 12/04/2003 | |
| 2004 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE Manufactured between: 07/01/2003 and 08/31/2003 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the passenger detection function of the passive occupant detection system (pods) may become disabled. Consequence: should the pods control unit malfunction, the air bag system in the vehicle will not work as designed and may not be able to properly protect occupants in a crash. Action: dealers will reprogram the pods. owner notification originally began october 3, 2003. vw has determined that additional vehicles need to be repaired. the recall for the additional vehicles is expected to begin on december 17, 2004. owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987. Recall Date: 09/29/2003 | |
| NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE RECALLS | Top |
| 2005 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE Manufactured between: 07/30/2002 and 10/31/2004 Defect: volkswagen is recalling 76,900 my 2004-2005 new beetle and my 2003-2005 new beetle convertibles equipped with an advanced (dual-stage) air bag system. this system may have air bag frontal crash sensors that contain a solder joint on the circuit board that may crack under certain high temperature conditions. if this occurs, the air bag indicator light will illuminate and the fallback algorithm will ensure that the front air bags always deploy in a frontal crash in which the vehicle's deceleration is high enough to activate the frontal air bags. Consequence: in low-severity frontal impacts, the front air bags may deploy more forcefully than designed, increasing the possibility of injury to out-of-position front seat occupants. Action: dealers will inspect each vehicle to determine that the specific defect crash sensor is present on one or both sides of the vehicle. all of the defect crash sensors will be replaced free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or before july 31, 2008. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Recall Date: 04/17/2008 | |
| 2004 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE Manufactured between: 07/30/2002 and 10/31/2004 Defect: volkswagen is recalling 76,900 my 2004-2005 new beetle and my 2003-2005 new beetle convertibles equipped with an advanced (dual-stage) air bag system. this system may have air bag frontal crash sensors that contain a solder joint on the circuit board that may crack under certain high temperature conditions. if this occurs, the air bag indicator light will illuminate and the fallback algorithm will ensure that the front air bags always deploy in a frontal crash in which the vehicle's deceleration is high enough to activate the frontal air bags. Consequence: in low-severity frontal impacts, the front air bags may deploy more forcefully than designed, increasing the possibility of injury to out-of-position front seat occupants. Action: dealers will inspect each vehicle to determine that the specific defect crash sensor is present on one or both sides of the vehicle. all of the defect crash sensors will be replaced free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or before july 31, 2008. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Recall Date: 04/17/2008 | |
| NEW JETTA RECALLS | Top |
| 2005 VOLKSWAGEN NEW JETTA Manufactured between: 11/01/2004 and 06/28/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l gasoline engine, a fuel supply line clamp located in the engine compartment may not be positioned properly and could cause a fuel leak. Consequence: fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: dealers will inspect the position of the engine compartment fuel supply line clamp and, if necessary, replace the clamp. the recall began on july 11, 2005. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987. Recall Date: 07/05/2005 | |
| PASSAT RECALLS | Top |
| 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Manufactured between: 02/21/2008 and 04/28/2008 Defect: volkswagen is recalling 4,079 my 2008 passat and 2,500 my 2009 tiguan passenger vehicles equipped with 2.0t fsi ulev ii engines. these vehicles have an engine control module (ecm) containing software that may not properly control engine idle with the air conditioning turned on. in rare cases, the ecm may unexpectedly increase engine rpm. Consequence: an engine surge caused by an unexpected increase in engine rpm may surprise the vehicle operator and can result in a crash without warning. Action: dealers will inspect and update the ecm software free of charge. the recall began on may 30, 2008. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Recall Date: 05/28/2008 | |
| 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Manufactured between: 05/01/2005 and 04/30/2006 Defect: certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.0l engine with 147 kw may have a vacuum line that may fracture and become disconnected at low ambient temperatures. Consequence: if this happens, the brake power assist can become inoperative, and the driver will experience increased effort to apply the brakes possibly increasing vehicle stopping distance. this could lead to a crash without warning. Action: dealers will install the newly designed vacuum line. the recall began on january 12, 2007. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Recall Date: 12/12/2006 | |
| 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Manufactured between: 03/01/2005 and 04/30/2006 Defect: on certain '6' generation passenger vehicles, the wiper motor may fail during heavy rain due to excessive moisture entering the wiper motor. if this happens, the wipers can become inoperative. Consequence: this could lead to reduced visibility increasing the risk of a crash without warning. Action: dealers will install a special cover and sealing kit. the recall began on january 12, 2007. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Recall Date: 12/12/2006 | |
| 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Manufactured between: 05/01/2005 and 04/30/2006 Defect: certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.0l engine with 147 kw may have a vacuum line that may fracture and become disconnected at low ambient temperatures. Consequence: if this happens, the brake power assist can become inoperative, and the driver will experience increased effort to apply the brakes possibly increasing vehicle stopping distance. this could lead to a crash without warning. Action: dealers will install the newly designed vacuum line. the recall began on january 12, 2007. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Recall Date: 12/12/2006 | |
| 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Manufactured between: 03/01/2005 and 01/31/2006 Defect: on certain '6' generation passenger vehicles, the wiper motor may fail during heavy rain due to excessive moisture entering the wiper motor. if this happens, the wipers can become inoperative. Consequence: this could lead to reduced visibility increasing the risk of a crash without warning. Action: dealers will install a special cover and sealing kit. the recall began on january 12, 2007. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Recall Date: 12/12/2006 | |
| 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Manufactured between: 03/03/2005 and 05/05/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the left and right tie rod securing nut may be insufficiently torqued. Consequence: an insufficiently tightened tie rod nut may loosen, resulting in separation of a tie rod. this can cause a loss of steering control, which could cause a crash. Action: dealers will inspect and install new left and right tie rod securing nuts at the proper torqued specification. the recall began on december 7, 2005. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Recall Date: 11/30/2005 | |
| 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Manufactured between: 06/01/1999 and 05/31/2005 Defect: volkswagen is recalling 412,000 my 1999-2005 passat (5th generation) vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and produced after june 14, 1999. these vehicles may have an underbody heat shield that can become damaged. in addition, affected vehicles with automatic or manual transmissions may have a fuel line (1.8t engines only) or fuel tank ventilation valve (4motion/all wheel drive only) that can leak due to fracture. Consequence: a heat shield that may contact the exhaust system can result in a vehicle fire. in addition, a fuel leak from a fuel line or fuel tank ventilation valve, in the presence of an ignition source, can lead to a vehicle fire. Action: dealers will install additional underbody heat shields on vehicles with automatic transmissions to cover the possibly damaged areas and flash all 1.8t engines with a precautionary software update. dealers will also inspect and adjust the fuel line routing on 1.8t vehicles and the fuel tank ventilation valve on 4motion/all wheel drive vehicles, and replace components if necessary free of charge. the recall began on june 13, 2008. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Recall Date: 04/07/2008 | |
| 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Manufactured between: 04/01/2002 and 04/30/2005 Defect: on certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly. Consequence: the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning. Action: 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. Recall Date: 02/20/2007 | |
| 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Manufactured between: 03/01/2004 and 08/29/2004 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the high pressure diesel pumps were produced with an improper fastener, which could allow diesel fuel to escape from the pump. Consequence: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a fire. Action: dealers will replace the diesel pump. the recall began on february 8, 2005. owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Recall Date: 12/15/2004 | |
| 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Manufactured between: 06/01/1999 and 05/31/2005 Defect: volkswagen is recalling 412,000 my 1999-2005 passat (5th generation) vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and produced after june 14, 1999. these vehicles may have an underbody heat shield that can become damaged. in addition, affected vehicles with automatic or manual transmissions may have a fuel line (1.8t engines only) or fuel tank ventilation valve (4motion/all wheel drive only) that can leak due to fracture. Consequence: a heat shield that may contact the exhaust system can result in a vehicle fire. in addition, a fuel leak from a fuel line or fuel tank ventilation valve, in the presence of an ignition source, can lead to a vehicle fire. Action: dealers will install additional underbody heat shields on vehicles with automatic transmissions to cover the possibly damaged areas and flash all 1.8t engines with a precautionary software update. dealers will also inspect and adjust the fuel line routing on 1.8t vehicles and the fuel tank ventilation valve on 4motion/all wheel drive vehicles, and replace components if necessary free of charge. the recall began on june 13, 2008. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Recall Date: 04/07/2008 | |
| 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Manufactured between: 04/01/2002 and 04/30/2005 Defect: on certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly. Consequence: the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning. Action: 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. Recall Date: 02/20/2007 | |
| 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Manufactured between: 03/01/2004 and 08/29/2004 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the high pressure diesel pumps were produced with an improper fastener, which could allow diesel fuel to escape from the pump. Consequence: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a fire. Action: dealers will replace the diesel pump. the recall began on february 8, 2005. owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Recall Date: 12/15/2004 | |
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| 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON Manufactured between: 02/21/2008 and 04/28/2008 Defect: volkswagen is recalling 4,079 my 2008 passat and 2,500 my 2009 tiguan passenger vehicles equipped with 2.0t fsi ulev ii engines. these vehicles have an engine control module (ecm) containing software that may not properly control engine idle with the air conditioning turned on. in rare cases, the ecm may unexpectedly increase engine rpm. Consequence: an engine surge caused by an unexpected increase in engine rpm may surprise the vehicle operator and can result in a crash without warning. Action: dealers will inspect and update the ecm software free of charge. the recall began on may 30, 2008. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Recall Date: 05/28/2008 | |
| 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON Manufactured between: 05/01/2005 and 04/30/2006 Defect: certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.0l engine with 147 kw may have a vacuum line that may fracture and become disconnected at low ambient temperatures. Consequence: if this happens, the brake power assist can become inoperative, and the driver will experience increased effort to apply the brakes possibly increasing vehicle stopping distance. this could lead to a crash without warning. Action: dealers will install the newly designed vacuum line. the recall began on january 12, 2007. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Recall Date: 12/12/2006 | |
| 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON Manufactured between: 03/01/2005 and 04/30/2006 Defect: on certain '6' generation passenger vehicles, the wiper motor may fail during heavy rain due to excessive moisture entering the wiper motor. if this happens, the wipers can become inoperative. Consequence: this could lead to reduced visibility increasing the risk of a crash without warning. Action: dealers will install a special cover and sealing kit. the recall began on january 12, 2007. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Recall Date: 12/12/2006 | |
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| 2008 VOLKSWAGEN R32 Manufactured between: 10/31/2005 and 09/27/2007 Defect: 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. Consequence: noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: 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. Recall Date: 09/24/2007 | |
| 2007 VOLKSWAGEN R32 Manufactured between: 10/31/2005 and 09/27/2007 Defect: 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. Consequence: noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: 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. Recall Date: 09/24/2007 | |
| 2006 VOLKSWAGEN R32 Manufactured between: 10/31/2005 and 09/27/2007 Defect: 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. Consequence: noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: 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. Recall Date: 09/24/2007 | |
| 2004 VOLKSWAGEN R32 Manufactured between: 10/01/2003 and 05/30/2004 Defect: on certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly. Consequence: the brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning. Action: 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. Recall Date: 02/20/2007 | |
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| 2008 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT Manufactured between: 10/31/2005 and 09/27/2007 Defect: 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. Consequence: noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: 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. Recall Date: 09/24/2007 | |
| 2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT Manufactured between: 10/31/2005 and 09/27/2007 Defect: 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. Consequence: noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: 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. Recall Date: 09/24/2007 | |
| 2006 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT Manufactured between: 10/31/2005 and 09/27/2007 Defect: 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. Consequence: noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: 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. Recall Date: 09/24/2007 | |
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| 2009 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN Manufactured between: 12/28/2007 and 04/17/2008 Defect: volkswagen is recalling 4,079 my 2008 passat and 2,500 my 2009 tiguan passenger vehicles equipped with 2.0t fsi ulev ii engines. these vehicles have an engine control module (ecm) containing software that may not properly control engine idle with the air conditioning turned on. in rare cases, the ecm may unexpectedly increase engine rpm. Consequence: an engine surge caused by an unexpected increase in engine rpm may surprise the vehicle operator and can result in a crash without warning. Action: dealers will inspect and update the ecm software free of charge. the recall began on may 30, 2008. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Recall Date: 05/28/2008 | |
| TOUAREG RECALLS | Top |
| 2008 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG Manufactured between: 11/30/2007 and 12/12/2007 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, a fuel supply line was changed during production which could lead to insufficient sealing of the fuel supply line connector. Consequence: this condition could lead to a fuel leak. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will inspect and replace the fuel supply line, if necessary. the recall is expected to begin during february 2008. owners may contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987. Recall Date: 01/28/2008 | |
| 2008 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG Manufactured between: 01/01/2007 and 06/30/2007 Defect: certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems." the owner's manual is missing the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) written instructions. Consequence: this standard specifies performance requirements for tire pressure monitoring systems (tpms) to warn drivers of significant under-inflation of tires and the resulting safety problems. Action: owners will be sent an owner's manual insert containing the required tpms information. the recall began on july 6, 2007. owners may contact vw at 1-800-893-5298. Recall Date: 06/25/2007 | |
| 2005 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG Manufactured between: 03/26/2003 and 09/20/2004 Defect: certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." all three rear seat positions and the front passenger position are equipped with seat belt retractors that have a locking feature which converts the retractor from an emergency locking retractor (elr) mode to an automatic locking retractor (alr) mode for the purposes of child restraint installation. the belt may deactivate the alr mode with certain child restraints. Consequence: when involved in a crash, the child restraints may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injuries or death. Action: dealers will permanently install a 'clip' in each of the two rear outboard seat belts. the clips will prevent unwanted deactivation of the alr mode with child seat installations. the recall began on april 11, 2005. owners should contact vw at 1-800-822-8987. Recall Date: 12/15/2004 | |
| 2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG Manufactured between: 03/26/2003 and 09/20/2004 Defect: certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." all three rear seat positions and the front passenger position are equipped with seat belt retractors that have a locking feature which converts the retractor from an emergency locking retractor (elr) mode to an automatic locking retractor (alr) mode for the purposes of child restraint installation. the belt may deactivate the alr mode with certain child restraints. Consequence: when involved in a crash, the child restraints may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injuries or death. Action: dealers will permanently install a 'clip' in each of the two rear outboard seat belts. the clips will prevent unwanted deactivation of the alr mode with child seat installations. the recall began on april 11, 2005. owners should contact vw at 1-800-822-8987. Recall Date: 12/15/2004 | |
| 2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG Manufactured between: 04/01/2003 and 12/31/2003 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, the rear seat belt latch attachment bolt may have been insufficiently riveted. Consequence: in the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury. Action: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the belt buckle. owner notification began on june 21, 2004. owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Recall Date: 05/19/2004 | |
| 2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG Manufactured between: 04/01/2003 and 07/25/2003 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) wiring harness may have been improperly routed during assembly. an improperly routed tpms wiring harness may contact the parking brake cable spring. Consequence: if this happens, the tpms wiring circuit could be interrupted, resulting in an inoperative tpms, and causing a short-to-ground condition that could potentially result in a fire. Action: dealers will inspect the tpms wiring harness routing and, if necessary, correct the wiring harness routing. owner notification began august 18, 2003. owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-893-5298. Recall Date: 07/25/2003 | |
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