NHTSA recall 02V031000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
January 31, 2002report date
55,000units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: On some passenger vehicles, short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Why it matters: This can result in a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the ABS control unit. Owner notification began March 8, 2002.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2001 Volkswagen Golf
- 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
- 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle
- 2002 Volkswagen Golf
- 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
- 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle
All model years NHTSA lists
2001 Volkswagen Golf, 2002 Volkswagen Golf, 2001 Volkswagen Jetta, 2002 Volkswagen Jetta, 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle, 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 02V031000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.