2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Recall 45344 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	02V031000
Make:	Volkswagen
Model:	Golf
Year:	2001
Component:	Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Manufacturers Involved:	Volkswagen of america,inc
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	10/01/2000
End Date Of Manufacturing:	09/30/2001
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	55000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	03/08/2002
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Date Report Received By ODI:	01/31/2002
Date Added To File:	02/04/2002
Defect Summary:	On some passenger vehicles, short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (abs).
Consequence Summary:	This can result in a fire.
Corrective Action:	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.
Further Notes:	Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2001 Volkswagen Golf Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock Recall