Nature of
Defect:
1. SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:UPPER
Recall
Number:
00V280000
Dates
Manufactured:
APR
2000 to AUG 2000
Number
of Vehicles Affected:
4218
Date
Owners Notified On:
SEP
2000
Vehicle:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF TWO BRACKETS
USED TO BOLT THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM IN FRONT OF THE
VEHICLE TO THE BODY STRUCTURE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED
SUFFICIENTLY.
Consequence of Defect:
THE CONTROL ARM COULD GRADUALLY LOOSEN AND ULTIMATELY SEPARATE
FROM ITS BRACKET IN NORMAL DRIVING WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE
TO BE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL OR RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL. AS THE
BRACKET LOOSENS, LOUD METALLIC KNOCKING SOUNDS IN FROM THE
VEHICLE WILL BE HEARD.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRACKET AND IF THE WELDING IS
INSUFFICIENT, WILL REPLACE THE CONTROL ARM.
Nature of
Defect:
2. BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:ANTI-SKID SYSTEM
Recall
Number:
02V031000
Dates
Manufactured:
OCT
2000 to SEP 2001
Number
of Vehicles Affected:
55000
Date
Owners Notified On:
MAR
2002
Vehicle:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
Defect Description:
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE
ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).
Consequence of Defect:
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.
Nature of
Defect:
3. EQUIPMENT:CHILD SEAT
Recall
Number:
02V244000
Dates
Manufactured:
SEP
1999 to JAN 2001
Number
of Vehicles Affected:
332950
Date
Owners Notified On:
SEP
2002
Vehicle:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
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:
4. 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:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
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:
5. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER
CYLINDER
Recall
Number:
07E023000
Dates
Manufactured:
N/A
to N/A
Number
of Vehicles Affected:
13128
Date
Owners Notified On:
N/A
Vehicle:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
Defect Description:
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN
DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES
LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK
BRAKE FLUID.
Consequence of Defect:
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE,
POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE
MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL
2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
Nature of
Defect:
6. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Recall
Number:
07V063000
Dates
Manufactured:
FEB
2000 to JUL 2005
Number
of Vehicles Affected:
790000
Date
Owners Notified On:
N/A
Vehicle:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
Defect 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.
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 APRIL
27, 2007. 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:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
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:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
Summary:
DOOR WINDOWS, MAY SEPERATE FROM WINDOW REGULATOR CLAMPS. ( NHTSA
ITEM NUMBER - 10020720 )
Component
Description:
3. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary:
DOOR WINDOW, SEPARATES FROM WINDOW REGULATOR CLAMPS. ( NHTSA
ITEM NUMBER - 10018440 )
Component
Description:
5. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin
Number:
0501
Bulletin
Date:
SEP
2005
Vehicle:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
Summary:
MIL IS ON AND OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS RATTLING. ( NHTSA ITEM
NUMBER - 10016900 )
Component
Description:
6. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin
Number:
0502
Bulletin
Date:
JAN
2005
Vehicle:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
Summary:
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1603 (18011) STORED IN DTC
MEMORY. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10012457 )
Component
Description:
7. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Bulletin
Number:
004
Bulletin
Date:
NOV
2004
Vehicle:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
Summary:
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER -
10011567 )
Component
Description:
8. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin
Number:
0420
Bulletin
Date:
OCT
2004
Vehicle:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
Summary:
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. (
NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10010538 )
Component
Description:
9. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin
Number:
0403
Bulletin
Date:
JUL
2004
Vehicle:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
Summary:
ENGINE, FLUCTUATING IDLE OR IDLE SPEED TOO LOW. ( NHTSA ITEM
NUMBER - 10008913 )
Component
Description:
10. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin
Number:
0402
Bulletin
Date:
JUN
2004
Vehicle:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
Summary:
ENGINE, FLUCTUATING IDLE OR IDLE SPEED TOO LOW. ( NHTSA ITEM
NUMBER - 10008086 )
Component
Description:
11. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin
Number:
0409
Bulletin
Date:
MAY
2004
Vehicle:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
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:
12. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin
Number:
0410
Bulletin
Date:
MAY
2004
Vehicle:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
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:
13. STRUCTURE
Bulletin
Number:
0402
Bulletin
Date:
MAY
2004
Vehicle:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
Summary:
DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR REPAIRING. ( NHTSA
ITEM NUMBER - 10007885 )
Component
Description:
14. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin
Number:
0402
Bulletin
Date:
APR
2004
Vehicle:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
Summary:
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODE P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, OR P0304 STORED. IGNITION COIL
OVERLAY HARNESS, INSTALLING. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10007205 )
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:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
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:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
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:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
Summary:
REAR BRAKE PADS THAT APPEAR TO BE WORN PREMATURELY. ( NHTSA ITEM
NUMBER - 633840 )
Summary:
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MALFUNCTION. (
NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 626970 )
Component
Description:
22. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Bulletin
Number:
640101
Bulletin
Date:
AUG
2001
Vehicle:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
Summary:
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW
REGULATOR WILL NOT OPERATE DUE TO BROKEN WINDOW CLAMPS. THIS
TECHNICAL BULLETIN REPLACES BROKEN CLAMPS. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER -
625451 )
Component
Description:
23. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin
Number:
010103
Bulletin
Date:
JUN
2001
Vehicle:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
Summary:
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1297 OR
P1557 ARE STORED IN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY. MAY BE
CAUSED BY INTAKE HOSES LEAKING DUE TO CLAMPS INCORRECTLY TORQUED
OR IMPROPERLY PLACED, WORN / TORN INTAKE HOSES ETC. ( NHTSA ITEM
NUMBER - 622406 )
Component
Description:
24. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin
Number:
260101
Bulletin
Date:
JUN
2001
Vehicle:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
Summary:
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE POWER SURGE ON THE SECONDARY AIR
PUMP BLOWS 40 AMP. FUSE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 621618 )
Component
Description:
25. SEATS
Bulletin
Number:
VLS0112
Bulletin
Date:
JUN
2001
Vehicle:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE LATCH
SYSTEM (LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN). ( NHTSA ITEM
NUMBER - 621616 )
Component
Description:
27. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Bulletin
Number:
970101
Bulletin
Date:
APR
2001
Vehicle:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING COOLANT LEAKING FROM COOLANT RESERVOIR BOTTLE
WIRING CONNECTOR CONTAMINATES THE WIRING HARNESS. ( NHTSA ITEM
NUMBER - 619873 )
Component
Description:
28. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION
COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Bulletin
Number:
0001
Bulletin
Date:
NOV
2000
Vehicle:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
Summary:
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES INSPECTING THE REAR BRAKE PADS DUE TO
PREMATURE WORN. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 619137 )
Component
Description:
29. SEAT BELTS
Bulletin
Number:
0006
Bulletin
Date:
SEP
2000
Vehicle:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD RESTRAINT LATCH GUIDANCE FIXTURES,
COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 225. (
NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 614924 )
Component
Description:
30. SEAT BELTS
Bulletin
Number:
0007
Bulletin
Date:
SEP
2000
Vehicle:
2001 Volkswagen Golf
Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD RESTRAINT LATCH GUIDANCE FIXTURE,
INSTALLING AT PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER
- 614925 )