NHTSA recall campaign
02V031000
ManufacturerVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCReported2002-01-31Affected55,000 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).
Risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS CONTROL UNIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →