Recall 02V031000: 2001–2002 Volkswagen Golf and 2 other models

Report received

Jan 31, 2002

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

55,000vehicles

Model years

2001–2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On some passenger vehicles, short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (abs).

Possible consequence

This can result in a fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Volkswagen Golf116 complaints
• 2002 Volkswagen Golf74 complaints
• 2001 Volkswagen Jetta668 complaints
• 2002 Volkswagen Jetta702 complaints
• 2001 Volkswagen NEW Beetle39 complaints
• 2002 Volkswagen NEW Beetle15 complaints