Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Sport Utility Vehicles, The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) Wiring Harness May Have Been Improperly Routed During Assembly. An Improperly Routed Tpms Wiring Harness May Contact The Parking Brake Cable Spring.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
TOUAREG
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
03V266000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring
Effect Of Defect
If This Happens, The Tpms Wiring Circuit Could Be Interrupted, Resulting In An Inoperative Tpms, And Causing A Short-To-Ground Condition That Could Potentially Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Tpms Wiring Harness Routing And, If Necessary, Correct The Wiring Harness Routing. Owner Notification Began August 18, 2003. Owners Should Contact Vwoa At 1-800-893-5298.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20030401
End Of Manufacture
20030725
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
670
Date Owners Notified
20031010
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030725
Make Campaign Number
WS