NHTSA Recall # | 102182 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14E007000 |
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Manufacturer | The Gates Corporation |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Date of notification | 01/05/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 14/12/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 14/12/24 |
Type of recall | E |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 07/03/14 |
Report created | 12/03/14 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 50 |
Defect summary | The gates corporation (gates) is recalling certain aftermarket tru-flow water pumps, part number tfw 41127, sold at certain napa auto parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after november 1, 2013 (and manufactured august 2013 through october 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'us9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 audi a4, 2000-2006 audi tt, 1998-2005 volkswagen beetle, 1999-2006 golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 volkswagen jetta, and 2000-2005 volkswagen passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail. |
Consequence summary | A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
Corrective action | Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during may 2014. Owners may contact the gates corporation at 1-303-744-1911. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |