Volkswagen Touareg (2004) – 03V266000

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

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard