Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer
The Gates Corporation
What Happened
The water pump in your car helps keep your engine cool by circulating coolant. In some aftermarket water pumps sold by Gates, the part that turns the timing belt might crack and break, causing a bigger problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your timing belt could fail, and your engine will suddenly shut down. This could cause a crash, especially if you're driving at a high speed.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty water pump with a new one at no charge. You'll get a notification from Gates, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible to keep your engine running safely.
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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.
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