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439 reports59,000 miles · Nov 9, 2004
Electrical SystemService Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury
NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. PERIODICALLY THE BRAKING PRESSURE WAS RELEASED AND A PEDAL PULSE WAS FELT WHILE STOPPING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM TO THE ABS PUMP LEAKED INTO THE ABS MODULE. *JB THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS UNABLE TO STOP IN A PARKING LOT AS A RESULT OF THE BRAKES RELEASING CAUSING HER TO HIT ANOTH…
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NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. PERIODICALLY THE BRAKING PRESSURE WAS RELEASED AND A PEDAL PULSE WAS FELT WHILE STOPPING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM TO THE ABS PUMP LEAKED INTO THE ABS MODULE. *JB THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS UNABLE TO STOP IN A PARKING LOT AS A RESULT OF THE BRAKES RELEASING CAUSING HER TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE PERSON IN THE OTHER VEHICLE SOUGHT MEDICAL TREATMENT. *SC
NHTSA ODI #10096703
Mileage unknown · Nov 8, 2004
Exterior Lighting
THE VEHICLE WAS SLIGHTLY OVER A YEAR OLD WHEN THE BRAKE LIGHT STARTED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONSUMER HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED. *NM RECALL# 04V096000. *SC
NHTSA ODI #10101426
30,000 miles · Nov 8, 2004
Visibility
(1) VERY LOUD BANG ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR (2) FRONT DRIVER-SIDE WINDOW FELL DIRECTLY INTO THE DOOR PANEL (3) SMALL PLASTIC CLIP HAS TO BE REPLACED, AT THE SAME TIME DEALER TRYES TO CHANGE A WHOLE POWER WINDOWS ASSEMBLY FOR $500. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10098442
55,400 miles · Nov 8, 2004
Structure
WHILE PARKED, PANELS LOCATED UNDER ENGINE AND SIDE PROTECTANT PIECES, BECAME UNATTACHED. DEALERSHIP TRIED TO BLAME ON DRIVER- WHICH ISN'T TRUE, AS THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVEN IN THREE DAYS - ALL PANELS SHOW FATIGUE, AND SOME ODD-CRACKING DAMAGE. SECOND REPAIR SHOP SHOW DEMONSTRATED WEAK SCREWS, CRACKING ALONG MOUTING POINTS, AND TH…
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WHILE PARKED, PANELS LOCATED UNDER ENGINE AND SIDE PROTECTANT PIECES, BECAME UNATTACHED. DEALERSHIP TRIED TO BLAME ON DRIVER- WHICH ISN'T TRUE, AS THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVEN IN THREE DAYS - ALL PANELS SHOW FATIGUE, AND SOME ODD-CRACKING DAMAGE. SECOND REPAIR SHOP SHOW DEMONSTRATED WEAK SCREWS, CRACKING ALONG MOUTING POINTS, AND THE BUMPER BECOMING UNATTACHED. INCLUDING DAMAGE TO THE SCREWS THEMSELVES, WITH PREMATURE RUSTING, AND THE SCREW'S HEADS COMPLETLEY FALLING OFF. WHILE BEING TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, ALL PANELS BECAME DETACHED. (3 PC SYSTEM) THIS IS A CERTIFIED-USED VEHICLE - ORG. FROM IL SOLD IN MN. VEHICLE WAS IN DEALERSHIP THAT WEEK FOR OIL CHANGE, DEALERSHIP REPORTED NO PROBLEMS - HOWEVER AFTER THE FACT, THE CAR WAS PARKED IN A GARAGE. VW WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT AS THEY FEEL THAT IT WAS NOT CAUSED BE THE SCEWS MALFUNCTIONING, BUT BY "ADDED AND UNKNOWN STRESS INCREASES.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10098429
Mileage unknown · Nov 5, 2004
Electrical SystemService Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE CLUTCH BECAME STUCK AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO JIGGLE THE GEAR. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *BF AC COMPRESSOR FAILED. NEW BATTERY WENT DEAD. FOUR WINDOW FAILURE DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *TC
NHTSA ODI #10101029
5,000 miles · Nov 3, 2004
Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING, MY 2000 JETTA GLS, VEHICLE HESITATES AND STALLS (ENGINE LIGHT ALSO WOULD COME ON AT TIMES). ON SIX OCCASIONS TO SERVICE, VW CLAIMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. THE SEVENTH TIME, CONVENIENTLY AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRATION, THEY FOUND A BAD IGNITION COIL...WHICH OBVIOUSLY, I HAD TO PAY FOR. SPEAKING TO FOUR ACQUANTA…
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WHILE DRIVING, MY 2000 JETTA GLS, VEHICLE HESITATES AND STALLS (ENGINE LIGHT ALSO WOULD COME ON AT TIMES). ON SIX OCCASIONS TO SERVICE, VW CLAIMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. THE SEVENTH TIME, CONVENIENTLY AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRATION, THEY FOUND A BAD IGNITION COIL...WHICH OBVIOUSLY, I HAD TO PAY FOR. SPEAKING TO FOUR ACQUANTAINCES THAT HAD SAME VEHICLE, ALL REPORTED SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THE HESITATION AND STALLING. THE KICKER CAME FROM MY FRIEND WHO RECEIVED A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE (IGNITION COIL RECALL) FOR HIS 1.8T JETTA. A CALL TO VW (1800-822-8987) TO INQUIRE ABOUT REIMBURSEMENT FOR MY EXPENSES REVEALED THAT MY JETTA VIN DID NOT MATCH THE RECALLED VIN'S!!! HOW CAN A PART THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED NOT BE COVERED FOR MY VEHICLE THAT HAS THE SAME PART? THIS IS ABSOLUTELY PREPOSTEROUS. OBVIOUSLY, THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT OWNERS OUT THERE THAT ARE BEING TALKED INTO UNNECESSARY REPAIRS AND SIDETRACKED FROM THE REAL ISSUE AND ARE NOT AWARE OF THE RECALLS OR SIMPLY DO NOT FILE COMPLAINTS. A LITTLE BIT OF INFO...TO TEST FOR THE PROBLEM, RUN YOUR VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF GAS (ONE OR TWO GALLONS WILL REVEAL THE PROBLEM), AND WATCH WHAT HAPPENS!!! SINCE THE IGNITION COIL WAS REPLACED, NO PROBLEMS...HMMMMMM! I URGE ALL TO CALL VW AND FILE COMPLAINTS WITH AAA AND NHTSA IF YOU HAVE BEEN DUPED. EVENTUALLY, THE TRUTH WILL WIN.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10098206
55,000 miles · Oct 19, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingEquipmentStructure
MY CAR HAS 58,000 MILES ON IT AND LIKE MANY OTHERS ON THIS SITE IT HAS SUFFERED PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEM WITH EACH ONE GETTING MORE SERIOUS. I HAVE REPLACED A MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR,GLOVE BOX,TURBO PARTS,AND SOME PLASTIC CLIPS ON THE ARM REST. BUT, WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER, FUEL GAUGE STARTED ACTING UP, AND THE FACT THAT THIS CAR HAS…
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MY CAR HAS 58,000 MILES ON IT AND LIKE MANY OTHERS ON THIS SITE IT HAS SUFFERED PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEM WITH EACH ONE GETTING MORE SERIOUS. I HAVE REPLACED A MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR,GLOVE BOX,TURBO PARTS,AND SOME PLASTIC CLIPS ON THE ARM REST. BUT, WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER, FUEL GAUGE STARTED ACTING UP, AND THE FACT THAT THIS CAR HAS STALLED ON US THREE OR MORE TIMES RECENTLY (WHILE OUT DRIVING),THEN SAFETY BECOMES AN ISSUE. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER COMING AND GOING OR THE STALLING PROBLEM, AS FOR THE FUEL GAUGE, WE JUST FILL UP FOR EVERY 280 MILES PUT ON THE TRIPMETER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10096068
Mileage unknown · Oct 4, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT A 4 YEAR OLD VEHICLE COULD FAIL EMISIONS INSPECTION?STOHLMAN, THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE REPAIR OF THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS COVERED BY WARRANTY, BUT THEY STILL CHARGED ME FOR LABOR. I WANT TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE LABOR CHARGE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10093568
Mileage unknown · Oct 2, 2004
EquipmentService Brakes, Hydraulic
THERE HAVE BEEN THREE INSTANCES WHERE THE SAME RIGHT REAR BRAKE PAD HAVE WORN DOWN BEFORE ANY OF THE OTHER BRAKE PAD ON OUR VEHICLE. AT THE TIME WE HAD AN EXTENDED WARRENTY AND CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THE VEHICLE WARRENTY OWNER THROUGH THE DEALERSHIP. THE WARRENTY OWNER INDICATED THAT IT WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR THEREFORE…
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THERE HAVE BEEN THREE INSTANCES WHERE THE SAME RIGHT REAR BRAKE PAD HAVE WORN DOWN BEFORE ANY OF THE OTHER BRAKE PAD ON OUR VEHICLE. AT THE TIME WE HAD AN EXTENDED WARRENTY AND CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THE VEHICLE WARRENTY OWNER THROUGH THE DEALERSHIP. THE WARRENTY OWNER INDICATED THAT IT WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR THEREFORE THEY WOULD NOT COVER IT. WE FOUGHT WITH THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE ISSUE BUT THEY ALSO INDICATED THE SAME THING ALTHOUGH THEY COMMENTED THAT IT WAS VERY UNUSUAL THAT ONLY ONE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE SUCH A PROBLEM. WE MET ANOTHER CUSTOMER AT THE SAME DEALERSHIP THAT WAS HAVING THE SAME EXACT ISSUE WITH HER VEHICLE AND HAD BROUGHT IT IN FOR REPAIR. WE MENTIONED THIS TO THE SERVICE AGENT BUT IT WAS AGAIN NOT REGARDED AS SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT. THE FOLLOWING YEAR WE HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AGAIN. WE WENT TO THE SAME DEALERSHIP WITH OUR COMPLIANT AND SHOWED THEM OUR REPAIR ORDER THE YEAR BEFORE AND THEY DID NOT REGARD IT AT ALL. WE HAD THE PROBLEM REPAIR AT PEP BOYS BECAUSE IT WAS GOING TO BE TOO MUCH AT THE DEALERSHIP. WE AGAIN HAD THE PROBLEM A THIRD TIME AND BY THIS TIME OUR EXTENDED WARRENTY WAS OVER AND WE KNEW THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT LISTEN SO WE WENT AHEAD AND REPAIRED THE PROBLEM YET AGAIN. AFTER READING THE OWNERS MANUAL AND SPEAKING WITH A FEW FRIENDS WE DECIDED TO FINALLY REPORT THE ISSUE TO NHTSA AFTER HEARING ABOUT THE TIRE ISSUES WITH SUV'S. THANKS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10093503
52,000 miles · Sep 27, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10094341
Official recalls
4May 24, 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND CRUISE CONTROLS, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING SAFETY RECALLS 03V-265 OR 04V-096.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2006. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
Dec 16, 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HAZARD SWITCH AND FLASHER SYSTEM FUNCTION MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME BECAUSE OF DISTORTION AND MATERIAL TRANSFER OF THE CONTACTS OF CERTAIN HAZARD SWITCH RELAYS WHICH OCCURS DUE TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOAD FROM HIGHER WATTAGE TURN SIGNAL BULBS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS MAY RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD FLASHER FUNCTION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH/RELAY KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Feb 20, 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
Remedy: THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY 06V-183. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD A REMEDY PERFORMED UNDER THIS RECALL SHOULD RETURN TO THEIR DEALER FOR THE REDESIGNED REMEDY. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Sep 12, 2002
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGES INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE'S REAR SEATS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY MARKINGS, AND THEIR LOCATION AND USE BE DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT MARKED OR DESCRIBED AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALSO ONE SET OF FOUR GUIDANCE FIXTURES INTENDED TO USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHILD SEATS EQUIPPED WITH RIGID OR SEMI-RIGID LOWER ANCHORAGE ATTACHMENTS. ALSO ENCLOSED WILL BE FOUR DECALS TOGETHER WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND A TEMPLATE FOR ATTACHING THE DECALS TO THE LOWER SEAT BACKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.
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NHTSA investigations
6RQ06004 · Brake Light Switch Failure
Opened Feb 28, 2006 · Closed Aug 7, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
BY LETTERS DATED MAY 24, 2006 AND AUGUST 4, 2006, VOLKSWAGEN (VW) NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO 06V-183) INVOLVING MODEL YEAR (MY) 1998-2002 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE AND 1999-2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL.VOLKSWAGEN?S RECALL COVERS 646,246 VEHICLES.PREVIOUSLY, VW RECALLED THESE VEHICLES TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (RECALLS 03V-265 AND 04V-096) THAT WAS UNIQUE TO VEHICLES WITH CRUISE CONTROL.VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING RECALLS 03V-265 AND 04V-096.VOLKSWAGEN WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH.BASED ON VOLKSWAGEN'S SAFETY RECALL ACTION, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
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Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
BY LETTERS DATED MAY 24, 2006 AND AUGUST 4, 2006, VOLKSWAGEN (VW) NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO 06V-183) INVOLVING MODEL YEAR (MY) 1998-2002 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE AND 1999-2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL.VOLKSWAGEN?S RECALL COVERS 646,246 VEHICLES.PREVIOUSLY, VW RECALLED THESE VEHICLES TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (RECALLS 03V-265 AND 04V-096) THAT WAS UNIQUE TO VEHICLES WITH CRUISE CONTROL.VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING RECALLS 03V-265 AND 04V-096.VOLKSWAGEN WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH.BASED ON VOLKSWAGEN'S SAFETY RECALL ACTION, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
BY LETTERS DATED MAY 24, 2006 AND AUGUST 4, 2006, VOLKSWAGEN (VW) NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO 06V-183) INVOLVING MODEL YEAR (MY) 1998-2002 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE AND 1999-2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL.VOLKSWAGEN?S RECALL COVERS 646,246 VEHICLES.PREVIOUSLY, VW RECALLED THESE VEHICLES TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (RECALLS 03V-265 AND 04V-096) THAT WAS UNIQUE TO VEHICLES WITH CRUISE CONTROL.VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING RECALLS 03V-265 AND 04V-096.VOLKSWAGEN WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH.BASED ON VOLKSWAGEN'S SAFETY RECALL ACTION, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
DP05004 · Engine Stalling
Opened Aug 11, 2005 · Closed Dec 8, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:ignition:module
BY LETTER RECEIVED ON JUNE 24, 2005, MR. RONALD M. STRICKLAND OF RALEIGH, NC, SUBMITTED A PETITION REQUESTING THAT THE AGENCY INVESTIGATE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE IGNITION COIL PLUGS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000-2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, GOLF AND PASSAT SEDANS.THE PETITIONER ALLEGES THAT HE HAD EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE STALLING EVENTS AS A RESULT OF ONE OR MORE IGNITION COIL PLUGS MALFUNCTIONING ON HIS 2002 VW JETTA SEDAN.AS A RESULT OF THE ENGINE STALLING, THE PETITIONER EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND INCREASED BRAKING EFFORTS WHEN HE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE.AFTER A FEW MINUTES PARKED ON THE SHOULDER HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE OPERATED AT REDUCED POWER.VW ISSUED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN (CSC) ON JANUARY 31, 2003 TO INSTRUCT THEIR DEALERSHIPS TO INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ANY MALFUNCTIONING IGNITION COIL PACKS AND TO REPLACE THEM AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER.CONSUMERS WERE NOTIFIED TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERSHIPS VIA OWNER LETTERS MAILED OUT ON JUNE 6, 2003.WHILE VW INITIALLY INSTRUCTED THE DEALERSHIPS TO ONLY REPLACE THE MALFUNCTIONING IGNITION COIL PACKS, A REVISED CSC WAS ISSUED TO DEALERSHIPS IN DECEMBER 2003 AND JANUARY 2004, INSTRUCTING DEALERSHIPS TO REPLACE ALL IGNITION COIL PACKS REGARDLESS OF THEIR PERFORMANCE.A REMINDER TO THE DEALERSHIPS WAS SENT BY VW ON APRIL OF 2004.ALTHOUGH THE CONCERNS OF THE PETITIONER COULD THEORETICALLY CREATE A SAFETY PROBLEM, THE RISK IS VERY SMALL, DUE TO THE ENGINE STILL RUNNING ON EITHER 3, 5, OR 7 CYLINDERS.THERE ARE NO REPORTED CRASHES OR INJURIES DUE TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT.ONCE DRIVERS ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM (LOSS OF POWER DUE TO ONE OF THE IGNITION COIL PACKS MALFUNCTIONING), DRIVERS ARE ABLE TO TAKE PRECAUTIONARY AND COMPENSATORY MEASURES AND STILL MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THEIR VEHICLES.IN ADDITION, FOUR FIRES WERE REPORTED TO ODI.THESE WERE IGNITION COIL BURNOUTS WITH NO ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND WERE LOCALIZED ON TOP OF THE ENGINE. DURING THE LAST 24 MONTHS THE NUMBER OF STALL AND DRIVABILITY COMPLAINTS REPORTED TO ODI HAS GREATLY DIMINISHED FROM A PEAK OF 195 IN JANUARY OF 2003 TO ONLY 3 IN AUGUST OF 2005.THIS COINCIDES WITH THE CSC RELEASED BY VW.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
PE04073 · Turn Signal/hazard Flasher Failure
Opened Oct 19, 2004 · Closed Dec 16, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights; Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch; Exterior Lighting:turn Signal; Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:flasher Unit
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON OCTOBER 19, 2004, BASED ON NINE REPORTS ON 2000 THROUGH 2001 JETTA AND GTI VEHICLES ALLEGING THAT THE TURN SIGNALS AND OR HAZARD FLASHERS FAIL TO BLINK, OR FLASH.SOME OF THE COMPLAINANTS REPORTED THAT THE LIGHTS WOULD BLINK ONLY A FEW TIMES AND THEN STOP.SEVERAL OF THE COMPLAINANTS REPORTED THAT HAVING THE HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH REPLACED REPAIRED THEIR VEHICLES.BY LETTER OF DECEMBER 13, 2004, VOLKSWAGEN NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF 350,000 MODEL YEAR 2000 THROUGH 2002 JETTA, GOLF AND GTI VEHICLES TO REPAIR THE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD FLASHER SYSTEM.VW REPORTS 216 OWNER REPORTS, 4 FIELD REPORTS AND 4960 WARRANTY CLAIMS ON THIS POPULATION OF VEHICLES. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH/RELAY KIT TO REMEDY THE DEFECTIVE VEHICLES.PLEASE SEE SAFETY RECALL 04V584 FOR DETAILS.
Additional source detail variants (4)
Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON OCTOBER 19, 2004, BASED ON NINE REPORTS ON 2000 THROUGH 2001 JETTA AND GTI VEHICLES ALLEGING THAT THE TURN SIGNALS AND OR HAZARD FLASHERS FAIL TO BLINK, OR FLASH.SOME OF THE COMPLAINANTS REPORTED THAT THE LIGHTS WOULD BLINK ONLY A FEW TIMES AND THEN STOP.SEVERAL OF THE COMPLAINANTS REPORTED THAT HAVING THE HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH REPLACED REPAIRED THEIR VEHICLES.BY LETTER OF DECEMBER 13, 2004, VOLKSWAGEN NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF 350,000 MODEL YEAR 2000 THROUGH 2002 JETTA, GOLF AND GTI VEHICLES TO REPAIR THE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD FLASHER SYSTEM.VW REPORTS 216 OWNER REPORTS, 4 FIELD REPORTS AND 4960 WARRANTY CLAIMS ON THIS POPULATION OF VEHICLES. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH/RELAY KIT TO REMEDY THE DEFECTIVE VEHICLES.PLEASE SEE SAFETY RECALL 04V584 FOR DETAILS.
Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON OCTOBER 19, 2004, BASED ON NINE REPORTS ON 2000 THROUGH 2001 JETTA AND GTI VEHICLES ALLEGING THAT THE TURN SIGNALS AND OR HAZARD FLASHERS FAIL TO BLINK, OR FLASH.SOME OF THE COMPLAINANTS REPORTED THAT THE LIGHTS WOULD BLINK ONLY A FEW TIMES AND THEN STOP.SEVERAL OF THE COMPLAINANTS REPORTED THAT HAVING THE HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH REPLACED REPAIRED THEIR VEHICLES.BY LETTER OF DECEMBER 13, 2004, VOLKSWAGEN NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF 350,000 MODEL YEAR 2000 THROUGH 2002 JETTA, GOLF AND GTI VEHICLES TO REPAIR THE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD FLASHER SYSTEM.VW REPORTS 216 OWNER REPORTS, 4 FIELD REPORTS AND 4960 WARRANTY CLAIMS ON THIS POPULATION OF VEHICLES. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH/RELAY KIT TO REMEDY THE DEFECTIVE VEHICLES.PLEASE SEE SAFETY RECALL 04V584 FOR DETAILS.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:flasher Unit
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON OCTOBER 19, 2004, BASED ON NINE REPORTS ON 2000 THROUGH 2001 JETTA AND GTI VEHICLES ALLEGING THAT THE TURN SIGNALS AND OR HAZARD FLASHERS FAIL TO BLINK, OR FLASH.SOME OF THE COMPLAINANTS REPORTED THAT THE LIGHTS WOULD BLINK ONLY A FEW TIMES AND THEN STOP.SEVERAL OF THE COMPLAINANTS REPORTED THAT HAVING THE HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH REPLACED REPAIRED THEIR VEHICLES.BY LETTER OF DECEMBER 13, 2004, VOLKSWAGEN NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF 350,000 MODEL YEAR 2000 THROUGH 2002 JETTA, GOLF AND GTI VEHICLES TO REPAIR THE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD FLASHER SYSTEM.VW REPORTS 216 OWNER REPORTS, 4 FIELD REPORTS AND 4960 WARRANTY CLAIMS ON THIS POPULATION OF VEHICLES. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH/RELAY KIT TO REMEDY THE DEFECTIVE VEHICLES.PLEASE SEE SAFETY RECALL 04V584 FOR DETAILS.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON OCTOBER 19, 2004, BASED ON NINE REPORTS ON 2000 THROUGH 2001 JETTA AND GTI VEHICLES ALLEGING THAT THE TURN SIGNALS AND OR HAZARD FLASHERS FAIL TO BLINK, OR FLASH.SOME OF THE COMPLAINANTS REPORTED THAT THE LIGHTS WOULD BLINK ONLY A FEW TIMES AND THEN STOP.SEVERAL OF THE COMPLAINANTS REPORTED THAT HAVING THE HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH REPLACED REPAIRED THEIR VEHICLES.BY LETTER OF DECEMBER 13, 2004, VOLKSWAGEN NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF 350,000 MODEL YEAR 2000 THROUGH 2002 JETTA, GOLF AND GTI VEHICLES TO REPAIR THE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD FLASHER SYSTEM.VW REPORTS 216 OWNER REPORTS, 4 FIELD REPORTS AND 4960 WARRANTY CLAIMS ON THIS POPULATION OF VEHICLES. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH/RELAY KIT TO REMEDY THE DEFECTIVE VEHICLES.PLEASE SEE SAFETY RECALL 04V584 FOR DETAILS.
RQ03010 · Brake Light Switch
Opened Dec 17, 2003 · Closed Mar 1, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
THE NUMBER OF DUPLICATES BETWEEN ODI AND MANUFACTURER FAILURE REPORTS CANNOT BE DETERMINED DUE TO MISSING AND OR INACCURATE INFORMATION.THE INJURY NOTED ABOVE WAS MINOR.ON FEBRUARY 26, 2004, VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. (VW) SUBMITTED A DEFECT NOTIFICATION (PER 49CFR573) TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) ADVISING THAT CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999 - 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VEHICLES MANUFACUTURED WITH THE SAME BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AS RECALLED UNDER 03V-265 (MY 1998-2002 NEW BEETLE) ARE AFFECTED BY A SAFETY DEFECT.SPECIFICALLY, IF THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, OR COULD STAY ILLUMINATED CONTINUALLY EVEN WHEN THE BRAKES ARE NOT APPLIED.EITHER CONDITION RESULTS IN THE INABILITY OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOTIFY OTHER MOTORISTS OF VEHICLE BRAKING, THUS INCREASING THE RISK OF A REAR END COLLISION AND OCCUPANT INJURY.ACCORDINGLY, VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING JETTA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1998 TO NOVEMBER 2001 TO INSPECT AND REPLACE FREE OF CHARGE ANY AFFECTED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES.THE RECALL PROGRAM, VW CODE WX, WILL COMMENCE IN APRIL 2004.
EA00028 · Fuel Tank Puncture
Opened Dec 28, 2000 · Closed Jan 29, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
No summary supplied.
PE00033 · Fuel Tank Puncture
Opened Aug 10, 2000 · Closed Dec 28, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION ON AUGUST 10, 2000 BASED ON 9 REPORTS REGARDING PUNCTURED FUEL TANKS INVOLVING THE JETTA, PASSAT, AND CABRIO MODELS.THE REPORTS INDICATE ADDITIONAL REPORTS IN ITS RESPONSE TO THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED FOR FURTHER STUDY.
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