2000 Volkswagen Golf Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2000 Volkswagen Golf. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 07V063000Feb 20, 20071,002,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
  Covers: Volkswagen Golf 1999–2006, GTI 1999–2006, Beetle 2001–2007 +3 more

  Reported issue: On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.

  Possible 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 april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. Vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not…

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• 05V154000Apr 19, 200530,708 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
  Covers: Volkswagen Golf 1999–2000, GTI 1999–2000

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and double-layer fuel tanks, tension on the fuel supply line may cause the fuel pump supply nipple to crack which could result in a leak.

  Possible consequence: Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may cause a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel supply line for tension, and inspect the fuel pump supply nipple for cracking. If necessary the fuel line and the fuel pump will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on july 25, 2005. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

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• 04V584000Dec 16, 2004410,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Switch
  Covers: Volkswagen Golf 2000–2002, Jetta 2000–2002, GTI 2000–2002

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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• 02V244000Sep 12, 2002332,950 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual
  Covers: Volkswagen Golf 2000–2001, Jetta 2000–2001, Cabrio 2000–2001 +1 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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…

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• 00V280000Sep 20, 20004,218 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper arm
  Covers: Volkswagen Golf 2000–2001

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. One of two brackets used to bolt the front suspension control arm in front of the vehicle to the body structure may not have been welded sufficiently.

  Possible consequence: The control arm could gradually loosen and ultimately separate from its bracket in normal driving which could cause the vehicle to be difficult to control or result in loss of control. As the bracket loosens, loud metallic knocking sounds in from the vehicle will be heard.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the bracket and if the welding is insufficient, will replace the control arm.

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NHTSA investigations

• DP05004Engine stallingClosed · Aug 11, 2005
• PE04079Fuel pump leaksClosed · Nov 29, 2004
• PE04073Turn signal/hazard flasher failureClosed · Oct 19, 2004

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