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  NHTSA Recall 03V266000

NHTSA Campaign Id 03V266000; Date: Jul. 25, 2003

If this happens, the tpms wiring circuit could be interrupted, resulting in an inoperative tpms, and causing a short-to-ground condition that could potentially result in a fire.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Component: Electrical System:wiring

Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc

Affected Units:: 670

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain sport utility vehicles, the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) wiring harness may have been improperly routed during assembly. An improperly routed tpms wiring harness may contact the parking brake cable spring.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will inspect the tpms wiring harness routing and, if necessary, correct the wiring harness routing. Owner notification began August 18, 2003. Owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-893-5298.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vw recall no. Ws. Customers can 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: Oct 10, 2003

Also see:

All recalls of Volkswagen vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.