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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     VOLKSWAGEN / GOLF     2001-2002
     VOLKSWAGEN / JETTA     2001-2002
     VOLKSWAGEN / NEW BEETLE     2001-2002
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC Mfr's Report Date: JAN 28, 2002
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 02V031000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Potential Number of Units Affected: 55000
Summary:
 ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).
Consequence:
 THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
 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.
Notes:
 ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

 
 

 

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