Nature of
Defect:
1. 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:
2002 Volkswagen Jetta
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:
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:
2002 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:
2002 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:
2002 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.
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:
2002 Volkswagen Jetta
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:
OCT
2000 to NOV 2004
Number
of Vehicles Affected:
790000
Date
Owners Notified On:
N/A
Vehicle:
2002 Volkswagen Jetta
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:
2002 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 )
Summary:
COMFORT SEATS MAY HAVE A SEAT HEATER ELEMENT THAT CAN
MALFUNCTION WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS ON. CUSTOMER
SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN VV. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10014558 )
Summary:
COMFORT SEATS MAY HAVE A SEAT HEATER ELEMENT THAT CAN
MALFUNCTION WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS ON. CUSTOMER
SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN VZ. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10018810 )
Component
Description:
6. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Component
Description:
11. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Bulletin
Number:
004
Bulletin
Date:
NOV
2004
Vehicle:
2002 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER -
10011567 )
Component
Description:
12. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin
Number:
0420
Bulletin
Date:
OCT
2004
Vehicle:
2002 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. (
NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10010538 )
Component
Description:
13. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin
Number:
0403
Bulletin
Date:
JUL
2004
Vehicle:
2002 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
ENGINE, FLUCTUATING IDLE OR IDLE SPEED TOO LOW. ( NHTSA ITEM
NUMBER - 10008913 )
Component
Description:
14. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin
Number:
0402
Bulletin
Date:
JUN
2004
Vehicle:
2002 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
ENGINE, FLUCTUATING IDLE OR IDLE SPEED TOO LOW. ( NHTSA ITEM
NUMBER - 10008086 )
Component
Description:
15. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin
Number:
0401
Bulletin
Date:
JUN
2004
Vehicle:
2002 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODES (DTC) P1347/17755 AND P1340/17748 STORED IN MEMORY.
INCLUDING VARIOUS MODELS VOLKSWAGEN 2002-2003. ( NHTSA ITEM
NUMBER - 10008081 )
Component
Description:
16. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin
Number:
0409
Bulletin
Date:
MAY
2004
Vehicle:
2002 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:
17. STRUCTURE
Bulletin
Number:
0402
Bulletin
Date:
MAY
2004
Vehicle:
2002 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR REPAIRING. ( NHTSA
ITEM NUMBER - 10007885 )
Component
Description:
18. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin
Number:
0412
Bulletin
Date:
MAY
2004
Vehicle:
2002 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
(DTCS) STORED IN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) MEMORY. ( NHTSA
ITEM NUMBER - 10007887 )
Component
Description:
19. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin
Number:
0402
Bulletin
Date:
APR
2004
Vehicle:
2002 Volkswagen Jetta
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:
REPLACEMENT OF THE IGNITION COILS. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT IF ONE OF
THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION COIL FAILS, ROUGH IDLING OR REDUCED
DRIVING POWER COULD OCCUR IN ADDITION TO ILLUMINATION OF THE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10005665
)