NHTSA recall 02V-031 (02V031000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported January 31, 2002 - about 55,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 02V031000
Also written as: 02V-031
Reported: January 31, 2002
Vehicles affected: ~55,000
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).

Why it is dangerous

THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 02V-031 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Volkswagen Golf - 2001, 2002

Volkswagen Jetta - 2001, 2002

Volkswagen New Beetle - 2001, 2002

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.