Defect Description:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD
RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGES
INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE'S REAR SEATS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY
MARKINGS, AND THEIR LOCATION AND USE BE DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S
MANUAL.
Consequence of Defect:
THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT MARKED OR DESCRIBED AS REQUIRED BY THE
STANDARD.
Corrective Action:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THE OWNER'S MANUAL
AND ALSO ONE SET OF FOUR GUIDANCE FIXTURES INTENDED TO USE IN
CONJUNCTION WITH CHILD SEATS EQUIPPED WITH RIGID OR SEMI-RIGID
LOWER ANCHORAGE ATTACHMENTS. ALSO ENCLOSED WILL BE FOUR DECALS
TOGETHER WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND A TEMPLATE FOR
ATTACHING THE DECALS TO THE LOWER SEAT BACKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION
IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT
VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.
Nature of
Defect:
2. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Recall
Number:
04V096000
Dates
Manufactured:
MAY
1998 to NOV 2001
Number
of Vehicles Affected:
377130
Date
Owners Notified On:
N/A
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE
VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION.
Consequence of Defect:
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR
COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE SWITCHES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON
DURING APRIL 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT
1-800-822-8987.
Nature of
Defect:
3. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
Recall
Number:
04V584000
Dates
Manufactured:
JUN
1999 to SEP 2001
Number
of Vehicles Affected:
350000
Date
Owners Notified On:
FEB
2005
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HAZARD SWITCH AND FLASHER
SYSTEM FUNCTION MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME BECAUSE OF DISTORTION AND
MATERIAL TRANSFER OF THE CONTACTS OF CERTAIN HAZARD SWITCH
RELAYS WHICH OCCURS DUE TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED ELECTRICAL
CURRENT LOAD FROM HIGHER WATTAGE TURN SIGNAL BULBS.
Consequence of Defect:
THIS MAY RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNAL AND
HAZARD FLASHER FUNCTION.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH/RELAY KIT. THE
RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN
AT 1-800-822-8987.
Nature of
Defect:
4. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Recall
Number:
06V183000
Dates
Manufactured:
MAY
1998 to NOV 2001
Number
of Vehicles Affected:
362000
Date
Owners Notified On:
N/A
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC
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.
Consequence of Defect:
THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE
TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH
WITHOUT WARNING.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE
OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER
8, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
Component
Description:
1. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Bulletin
Number:
010702
Bulletin
Date:
JAN
2007
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
DTC'S P1297 (17705) OR P1557 (17965) STORED IN DTC MEMORY. THIS
MAY BE CAUSED BY INTAKE HOSES LEAKING (DURING BOOST CONDITIONS)
DUE TO INCORRECT TORQUE ON CLAMPS OR IMPROPER PLACEMENT, WORN OR
TORN INTAKE HOSES. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10021315 )
Component
Description:
2. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Bulletin
Number:
0603
Bulletin
Date:
APR
2006
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
DOOR WINDOWS, MAY SEPERATE FROM WINDOW REGULATOR CLAMPS. ( NHTSA
ITEM NUMBER - 10020720 )
Component
Description:
3. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Component
Description:
8. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Bulletin
Number:
004
Bulletin
Date:
NOV
2004
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER -
10011567 )
Component
Description:
9. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin
Number:
VS
Bulletin
Date:
NOV
2004
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
EMISSIONS SERVICE ACTION VS 2000 MODEL YEAR VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF/JETTA/GTI 1.8 AND GOLF 1.9L TDI VEHICLES REPROGRAM
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SWITCHING RELAY SOFTWARE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER
- 10011685 )
Component
Description:
10. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin
Number:
0420
Bulletin
Date:
OCT
2004
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. (
NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10010538 )
Component
Description:
11. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin
Number:
0403
Bulletin
Date:
JUL
2004
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
ENGINE, FLUCTUATING IDLE OR IDLE SPEED TOO LOW. ( NHTSA ITEM
NUMBER - 10008913 )
Component
Description:
12. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin
Number:
0402
Bulletin
Date:
JUN
2004
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
ENGINE, FLUCTUATING IDLE OR IDLE SPEED TOO LOW. ( NHTSA ITEM
NUMBER - 10008086 )
Component
Description:
13. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin
Number:
0409
Bulletin
Date:
MAY
2004
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
EVALUATING FUEL MIXTURE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES- HOW TO PERFORM
EFFECTIVE DIAGNOSIS RELATED TO FUEL SYSTEM ADAPTATION - SYSTEM
TOO RICH/TOO LEAN. VOLKSWAGEN. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10007711 )
Component
Description:
14. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin
Number:
0410
Bulletin
Date:
MAY
2004
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
EVALUATING FUEL MIXTURE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) - HOW TO
PERFORM EFFECTIVE DIAGNOSTIC RELATED TO FUEL SYSTEM ADAPTATION
SYSTEM TOO RICH/ TOO LEAN. VOLKSWAGEN. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER -
10007712 )
Component
Description:
15. STRUCTURE
Bulletin
Number:
0402
Bulletin
Date:
MAY
2004
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR REPAIRING. ( NHTSA
ITEM NUMBER - 10007885 )
Summary:
NEW STYLE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH REQUIRES CARE DURING INSTALLATION
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO SWITCH. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10006057 )
Component
Description:
17. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Bulletin
Number:
0307
Bulletin
Date:
APR
2003
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR REPAIRS. ( NHTSA ITEM
NUMBER - 10001570 )
Component
Description:
18. INTERIOR LIGHTING
Bulletin
Number:
0205
Bulletin
Date:
AUG
2002
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
(DTC) P0410, P0411, OR P1423 STORED IN DTC MEMORY. ( NHTSA ITEM
NUMBER - 10000542 )
Component
Description:
19. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION
COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Bulletin
Number:
0201
Bulletin
Date:
APR
2002
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
REAR BRAKE PADS THAT APPEAR TO BE WORN PREMATURELY. ( NHTSA ITEM
NUMBER - 633840 )
Component
Description:
23. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin
Number:
370102
Bulletin
Date:
MAY
2001
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING WHINING NOISE FROM AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FROM
APPROX. 37 TO 42 MPH. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 621619 )
Component
Description:
24. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Bulletin
Number:
970101
Bulletin
Date:
APR
2001
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING COOLANT LEAKING FROM COOLANT RESERVOIR BOTTLE
WIRING CONNECTOR CONTAMINATES THE WIRING HARNESS. ( NHTSA ITEM
NUMBER - 619873 )
Component
Description:
25. OTHER
Bulletin
Number:
0008
Bulletin
Date:
DEC
2000
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0411 SECONDARY AIR SYSTEM
INCORRECT FLOW DETECTED STORED IN DTC MEMORY. ( NHTSA ITEM
NUMBER - 616808 )
Component
Description:
26. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION
COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Bulletin
Number:
0001
Bulletin
Date:
NOV
2000
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES INSPECTING THE REAR BRAKE PADS DUE TO
PREMATURE WORN. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 619137 )
Component
Description:
27. OTHER
Bulletin
Number:
0006
Bulletin
Date:
OCT
2000
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0411 - SECONDARY AIR SYSTEM INCORRECT
FLOW DETECTED - STORED IN MEMORY. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 615895 )
Component
Description:
28. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin
Number:
170001
Bulletin
Date:
MAR
2000
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
INFORMATION REGARDING THE CAPACITIES OF THE ENGINE OIL WITH
FILTER CHANGE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 612460 )
Summary:
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THROTTLE PEDAL VIBRATION AT IDLE AND /
OR RAPPING NOISE AGAINST ENGINE COVER HEARD ON VEHICLES WITH
SECONDARY AIR INJECTION. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 610178 )
Component
Description:
32. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION
INDICATION (PRNDL)
Bulletin
Number:
9904
Bulletin
Date:
DEC
1999
Vehicle:
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE SHIFTER LEVER MAY VIBRATE /
KNOCK IN 1ST, 2ND, 3RD OR 4TH GEARS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER -
610160 )