NHTSA Recall # | 2468 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 02V031000 |
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Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2002 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
Date of notification | 08/03/02 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/10/00 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/09/01 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 31/01/02 |
Report created | 04/02/02 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 55000 |
Defect summary | On some passenger vehicles, short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (abs). |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Recall notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |