2004 Volkswagen Touareg recall: wiring
Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on July 25, 2003. It covers about 670 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 670
- reported
- Jul 25, 2003
- owners notified
- Oct 10, 2003
- related complaints
- 49
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) wiring harness may have been improperly routed during assembly. An improperly routed TPMS wiring harness may contact the parking brake cable spring.
- Risk
- If this happens, the TPMS wiring circuit could be interrupted, resulting in an inoperative TPMS, and causing a short-to-ground condition that could potentially result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the TPMS wiring harness routing and, if necessary, correct the wiring harness routing. Owner notification began august 18, 2003. Owners should contact vwoa at 1‑800‑893‑5298.
Recall number 03V266000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Touareg 2004 2004
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 49 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 03V266000
Is there a recall on the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg wiring?
Yes. Recall 03V266000, reported on July 25, 2003, covers about 670 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V266000?
Dealers will inspect the TPMS wiring harness routing and, if necessary, correct the wiring harness routing. Owner notification began august 18, 2003. Owners should contact vwoa at 1‑800‑893‑5298.
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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