Defect Description For Recall
On Some Passenger Vehicles, Short Circuits Can Occur Within The Electronic Control Unit Of The Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs).
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
NEW BEETLE
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V031000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/TrAction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Effect Of Defect
This Can Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20001001
End Of Manufacture
20010930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
55000
Date Owners Notified
20020308
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20020131