The water pump in your vehicle is a part that helps keep your engine cool. The affected pumps have a black pulley or are missing a specific ID number, and they could crack over time, causing your timing belt to break.
Risk if Unfixed
If your timing belt breaks, your engine could suddenly shut down while you're driving, which could increase your risk of being in a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty water pump with a new one at no cost to you. You should contact your dealer to schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
Your vehicle's fuel pump has an electrical motor component that might fail, causing the fuel pump to stop working and your engine to stall.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump fails, your vehicle could stall without warning, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will replace the fuel pump for free. This recall started on September 28, 2007, and you can contact VW at 1-800-222-8987 or Audi at 1-800-822-2834 to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE IS INTERRUPTED, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND THUS PRESENT A POTENTIAL RISK OF CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 28, 20007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-222-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. THIS RECALL IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V017).
Your vehicle's fuel pump, which delivers gasoline to the engine, may have a faulty electrical motor component. This could cause the pump to stop working, leading to a stall.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump fails, your vehicle could stall without warning, which could lead to a potential accident.
Free Fix
Don't worry, it's free! Your local dealership will replace the faulty fuel pump with a new one, at no cost to you. Just visit them on or after April 10, 2006, and contact VW at 1-800-222-8987 or Audi at 1-800-822-2834 to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2002 - MARCH 2003, EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE IS INTERRUPTED, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND THUS PRESENT A POTENTIAL RISK OF CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-222-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Your vehicle's headlight reflectors may degrade over time, reducing brightness.
Risk if Unfixed
This could affect your field of view while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace the left and right headlight reflectors free of charge, starting April 11, 2005. You can contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF XENON HEADLAMP COATING DEGRADATION OVER TIME. THE LUMINOUS TRANSMITTANCE OF THE HEADLAMP MAY DECREASE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT A DRIVER'S FIELD OF VIEW, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT XENON HEADLAMP REFLECTORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
