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:
2005 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:
3. 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:
2005 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:
2005 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 )
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