The water pump in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps keep your engine running smoothly. The affected water pumps have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or lack a specific code 'US9377'. They were installed in certain models between 1998 and 2013.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pulley/sprocket in your water pump fails, it could cause the timing belt to break. This could make your engine shut down while you're driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the water pump with a new one, at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification from Gates, and you should 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
What Happened
The master cylinder is the part that helps control your brakes' fluid flow. Certain Cardone master cylinders, which were installed in some vehicles as replacement parts, have a seal that can fail and leak brake fluid.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seal fails, brake fluid will leak out, and you'll experience poor braking performance. This could lead to a vehicle crash, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your dealer will notify you, and you'll have the option to have the defective master cylinder repurchased by Cardone, free of charge. You should contact them at 1-800-777-4780 to initiate the process.
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CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
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LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
The brake light switch in your vehicle controls when your brake lights turn on and off. In some cases, it was installed incorrectly, which could cause problems with your brake lights not working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake light switch fails, your brake lights might not turn on or stay on all the time. This could mean that other drivers don't know when you're slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash without warning.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will replace the faulty brake light switch with a new one, free of charge. You'll be contacted with specific instructions on when to schedule the repair, and it's essential to follow the recommended schedule to ensure your safety on the road.
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ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
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THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
Your vehicle's high pressure diesel pump has a loose fastener that may cause diesel fuel to leak out.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel leaks and there's an ignition source, it could cause a fire.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace your diesel pump for free, and you should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987 to schedule the repair by now, as the recall started on February 8, 2005.
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ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE DIESEL PUMPS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPER FASTENER, WHICH COULD ALLOW DIESEL FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE PUMP.
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FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY LEAD TO A FIRE.
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DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIESEL PUMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
The headlight assemblies on your vehicle are designed to provide clear visibility at night and in low-light conditions. However, a specific type of aftermarket headlight lamp sold for your vehicle doesn't meet safety standards, lacking the required amber side reflectors.
Risk if Unfixed
Without the amber side reflectors, your vehicle's visibility at night could be reduced, making it harder for other drivers to see you, which could lead to a collision.
Free Fix
You'll be notified by the manufacturer and can contact them for a full refund for the non-compliant headlight assemblies. This is a free service, and you should take advantage of it as soon as possible.
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DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
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DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
The corner and bumper lamp assembly on your vehicle is the combination of lights that illuminates when you turn on your headlights or signals. Some aftermarket lamps sold for your vehicle don't meet safety standards because they're missing the amber side reflectors.
Risk if Unfixed
If these lamps fail to meet safety standards, the amber side reflectors are missing, which could make your vehicle harder to spot at night. This might increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You'll get a full refund for the non-compliant lamps from Sabersport, and you should contact them at 1-909-598-7589 to arrange the refund.
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SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
