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.
2004 Volkswagen Touareg
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 670
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.
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.
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
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