Defect Description For Recall
The Gates Corporation (Gates) Is Recalling Certain Aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, Part Number Tfw 41127, Sold At Certain Napa Auto Parts And/Or Installed By Automotive Service Technicians After November 1, 2013 (And Manufactured August 2013 Through October 2013) That Have A Black-Colored Pulley/Sprocket Or Do Not Have ‘Us9377’ Stamped On The Water Pump Housing. These Service Replacement Parts Were Sold For Use In Model Year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi Tt, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 And 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, And 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In The Affected Water Pumps, The Pulley Or Sprocket That Turns The Timing Belt May Develop Microfractures Causing The Timing Belt To Fail.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A4
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
14E007000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
A Failure Of The Timing Belt May Cause The Engine To Shut Down, Potentially Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Gates Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Water Pump, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began During May 2014. Owners May Contact The Gates Corporation At 1-303-744-1911.
Vehicle Manufacturer
The Gates Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
50
Date Owners Notified
20140501
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20140307