NHTSA Recall 02V031000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V031000; Date: Jan. 31, 2002
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Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Volkswagen Golf; 2002 Volkswagen Golf; 2001 Volkswagen Jetta; 2002 Volkswagen Jetta; 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle; 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 55,000
Recall Summary:
On some passenger vehicles, short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (abs).
How to Fix:
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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 8, 2002
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