Defect Description:
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 of Defect:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY LEAD TO A
FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIESEL PUMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON
FEBRUARY 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT
1-800-822-8987.
Nature of
Defect:
2. 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:
2004 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:
3. 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:
2004 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:
2004 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:
7. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary:
CHECK/REPOSITION AND SECURE PLASTIC ASSEMBLY AID ON REAR DOOR
LOCK RODS. REAR DOOR LOCK MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY DUE TO A
DAMAGED PLASTIC ASSEMBLY AID. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10015586 )
Component
Description:
10. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin
Number:
0405
Bulletin
Date:
JUL
2005
Vehicle:
2004 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
HARD STARTING (EXTENDED CRANKING REQUIRED) OR NO START WHEN WET,
RUNS ROUGH ON INITIAL START, MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY LIGHT GRAY
SMOKE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10016035 )
Component
Description:
11. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin
Number:
230501
Bulletin
Date:
JUL
2005
Vehicle:
2004 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
RUNS ROUGH ON INITIAL START AT TEMPERATURES BELOW -7 DEGREES C
(20 DEGREES F). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10012760 )
Component
Description:
12. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin
Number:
0511
Bulletin
Date:
JUL
2005
Vehicle:
2004 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0101 (16485) STORED IN DTC
MEMORY. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10016043 )
Component
Description:
13. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Bulletin
Number:
0501
Bulletin
Date:
JUL
2005
Vehicle:
2004 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
FUEL GAUGE SENDER, INCORRECT READING. TO INCLUDE VOLKSWAGEN
JETTA 2006. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10016033 )
Component
Description:
14. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin
Number:
0502
Bulletin
Date:
JAN
2005
Vehicle:
2004 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1603 (18011) STORED IN DTC
MEMORY. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10012457 )
Component
Description:
15. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Component
Description:
16. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Bulletin
Number:
004
Bulletin
Date:
NOV
2004
Vehicle:
2004 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER -
10011567 )
Component
Description:
17. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin
Number:
0403
Bulletin
Date:
JUL
2004
Vehicle:
2004 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
ENGINE, FLUCTUATING IDLE OR IDLE SPEED TOO LOW. ( NHTSA ITEM
NUMBER - 10008913 )
Component
Description:
18. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin
Number:
0403
Bulletin
Date:
JUN
2004
Vehicle:
2004 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
HARD STARTING OR NO START WHEN WET, RUNS ROUGH ON INITIAL START,
MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY LIGHT GRAY SMOKE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER -
10008097 )
Component
Description:
19. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin
Number:
0401
Bulletin
Date:
JUN
2004
Vehicle:
2004 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:
20. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin
Number:
0409
Bulletin
Date:
MAY
2004
Vehicle:
2004 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:
21. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin
Number:
0412
Bulletin
Date:
MAY
2004
Vehicle:
2004 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
(DTCS) STORED IN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) MEMORY. ( NHTSA
ITEM NUMBER - 10007887 )
Summary:
NEW STYLE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH REQUIRES CARE DURING INSTALLATION
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO SWITCH. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10006057 )
Component
Description:
23. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Bulletin
Number:
0401
Bulletin
Date:
JAN
2004
Vehicle:
2004 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
REVERSE GEAR, DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE. ( NHTSA ITEM
NUMBER - 10006517 )
Component
Description:
24. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin
Number:
WZ
Bulletin
Date:
DEC
2003
Vehicle:
2004 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
SERVICE ACTION CIRCULAR FOR VEHICLES ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS (INCORRECT TRANSMISSION CODE FDG). ALSO
INCLUDES LETTER TO VOLKSWAGEN DEALER REGARDING SERVICE ACTION
WZ. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10005666 )