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2001-2002 Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta and others recall: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on January 31, 2002. It covers about 55,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
55,000
reported
Jan 31, 2002
owners notified
Mar 8, 2002
related complaints
151

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

What is wrong
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.
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.

Recall number 02V031000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 151 complaints about brakes problems.

2001 Volkswagen Golf2002 Volkswagen Golf2001 Volkswagen Jetta2002 Volkswagen Jetta2001 Volkswagen New Beetle2002 Volkswagen New Beetle

Questions about recall 02V031000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2002 Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta and others antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip?

Yes. Recall 02V031000, reported on January 31, 2002, covers about 55,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V031000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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