2001 Volkswagen Golf recalls

There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 2001 Volkswagen Golf, covering 1,804,168 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchReported February 20, 2007 · 1,002,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
Risk: The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 07V063000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switchReported December 16, 2004 · 410,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the hazard switch and flasher system function may degrade over time because of distortion and material transfer of the contacts of certain hazard switch relays which occurs due to substantially increased electrical current load from higher wattage turn signal bulbs.
Risk: This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard flasher switch/relay kit. The recall began on march 31, 2005. Owners should contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.

Recall number 04V584000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: owners/service/other manualReported September 12, 2002 · 332,950 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." child seat anchorages installed in the vehicle's rear seats must be identified by markings, and their location and use be described in the owner's manual.
Risk: These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a supplement for the owner's manual and also one set of four guidance fixtures intended to use in conjunction with child seats equipped with rigid or semi-rigid lower anchorage attachments. Also enclosed will be four decals together with installation instructions and a template for attaching the decals to the lower seat backs. Owner notification is expected to begin september 15, 2002. Owners should contact vwoa at 1‑800‑822‑8987.

Recall number 02V244000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported January 31, 2002 · 55,000 vehicles affected

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 · Recall details

Suspension: front: control arm: upper armReported September 20, 2000 · 4,218 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. One of two brackets used to bolt the front suspension control arm in front of the vehicle to the body structure may not have been welded sufficiently.
Risk: The control arm could gradually loosen and ultimately separate from its bracket in normal driving which could cause the vehicle to be difficult to control or result in loss of control. As the bracket loosens, loud metallic knocking sounds in from the vehicle will be heard.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the bracket and if the welding is insufficient, will replace the control arm.

Recall number 00V280000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2001 Volkswagen Golf recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2001 Volkswagen Golf have?

5, covering exterior lighting, equipment and service brakes, hydraulic.

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