Volkswagen: equipment recalls

1. 22E031000Received 6 Apr 2022. 275 units.

   Structure / Body

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain rear hatch spoilers, part numbers 5NA-071-644--C9A and 5NA-071-644--C9X, sold as accessories for 2018-2022 Tiguan long wheel base vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

   Products named: Volkswagen Accessory Spoiler.

   Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number XE99. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jun 2022.

2. 20E064000Received 23 Sep 2020. 38 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Master Cylinder

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.

   Products named: Tenneco Master Cylinder; Volkswagen Beetle 2013; Volkswagen Beetle 2014; Volkswagen Beetle 2015; Volkswagen Jetta 2004; Volkswagen Jetta 2005; Volkswagen Jetta 2006; Volkswagen Jetta 2009; Volkswagen Jetta 2011; Volkswagen Jetta 2012; Volkswagen Jetta 2013; Volkswagen Jetta 2015, and 12 more.

   Report filed by Tenneco Automotive. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Oct 2020.

3. 14E007000Received 7 Mar 2014. 50 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

   Products named: Volkswagen Beetle 2005; Audi A4 2001; Audi A4 1999; Audi TT 2005; Gates Winhere Tru-Flow Water Pump; Volkswagen Beetle 2000; Volkswagen Beetle 1999; Volkswagen Golf 2005; Volkswagen Golf 2004; Volkswagen Golf 2001; Volkswagen Beetle 2004; Volkswagen Beetle 2003, and 38 more.

   Report filed by The Gates Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 May 2014.

4. 11E036000Received 8 Sep 2011. 99,322 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen is recalling certain stainless steel exhaust tips, part number 1k0 071 910 u, sold as accessory equipment for use on model year 2011-2012 jetta sedan vehicles manufactured from march 18, 2010, through august 22, 2011. These exhaust tips may extend beyond the original length of the factory-installed exhaust pipes. It is possible for inadvertent contact to occur with a person's leg.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the tailpipe extension is hot during inadvertent contact, a burn could occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the stainless steel exhaust tips as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

   Products named: Volkswagen Jetta 2011; Volkswagen Jetta 2012; Volkswagen Exhaust Tip.

   Report filed by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 26G8/V4. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Nov 2011.

5. 09E025000Received 11 May 2009. 42,540 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Headlights

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Dope, INC. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dope, INC. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, INC. At 1-626-272-1798.

   Products named: Chevrolet C10 1998; Ford Mustang 2002; Ford Mustang 2003; Chevrolet S10 2002; Chevrolet S10 2004; Chevrolet S10 1995; Chevrolet S10 1996; Chevrolet S10 1997; Chevrolet S10 2007; Chevrolet Cavalier 1996; Chevrolet Cavalier 1999; Ford F-150 1998, and 485 more.

   Report filed by DOPE, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jul 2009.

6. 09E012000Received 7 Apr 2009. 16,270 units.

   Exterior Lighting

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

   Products named: Acura Legend 1992; Acura Legend 1993; Acura Legend 1994; Mazda Protege 2003; Mazda Protege 2002; Mazda Protege 2001; Toyota Matrix 2003; Scion XB 2005; Dodge Neon 2003; Lexus GS 1999; Lexus GS 1998; Lexus Is 2004, and 611 more.

   Report filed by SABERSPORT. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 May 2009.

7. 08E050000Received 11 Aug 2008. 1,921 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Headlights

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

   Products named: Dodge Ram 1996; Dodge Ram 1994; Toyota Tercel 1995; Ford F-150 2003; Ford F-150 2002; Ford F-150 2001; Ford F-150 2000; K2 Motor LHPCV99; K2 Motor LHPCV01; GMC Pickup 1994; GMC Pickup 1996; Honda Civic 1991, and 283 more.

   Report filed by K2 MOTOR CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Dec 2008.

8. 07E023000Received 29 Mar 2007. 13,128 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Master Cylinder

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987mza, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. The seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during april 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

   Products named: BMW 325I 2004; Audi TT 2002; Audi TT 2001; Mazda Tribute 2004; Volkswagen Jetta 2002; BMW 330I 2001; BMW 330CI 2005; Toyota Sequoia 2001; BMW 325I 2001; Volvo S80 2000; Chrysler Sebring Convertible 2001; Chrysler Sebring Convertible 2002, and 88 more.

   Report filed by CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Apr 2007.

9. 06E060000Received 29 Jun 2006. 87,745 units.

   Exterior Lighting

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

   Products named: Honda Del Sol 1993; Honda Civic 1998; Infiniti G35 2004; Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999; Mitsubishi Eclipse 1997; Mitsubishi Eclipse 1995; Subaru WRX 2003; Subaru WRX 2002; Volkswagen Beetle 1998; Audi A4 2000; Audi A4 1995; BMW E36 2001, and 143 more.

   Report filed by AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Aug 2006.

10. 06E049000Received 24 May 2006. 27,176 units.

    Exterior Lighting

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

    Products named: Acura Integra 1992; Chevrolet S10 1986; Chevrolet S10 1988; Chevrolet S10 1989; Chevrolet S10 1993; Lexus RX300 2000; GMC S15 1984; Lexus RX300 2001; Lexus RX300 2002; Ford F-250 1992; Nissan Pathfinder 1996; Nissan Pathfinder 1998, and 290 more.

    Report filed by CK MOTORSPORT, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Jul 2006.

11. 06E026000Received 23 Mar 2006. 61,944 units.

    Exterior Lighting

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

    Products named: BMW 5 Series 1992; BMW 5 Series 1995; BMW Z3 2003; Jeep Wrangler 1998; Jeep Wrangler 2002; Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2003; Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2004; Ford Explorer Sport 2002; Honda Prelude 1992; Honda Prelude 1998; Honda Prelude 2000; Honda Prelude 2001, and 537 more.

    Report filed by PRO-A MOTORS, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Apr 2006.

12. 06E018000Received 1 Mar 2006. 266 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Certain hydraulic brake hoses, p/n 171.611.107b, sold as replacement equipment for 1975-1985 volkswagen (vw) rabbit; 1985-1992 vw golf; and 1980-1992 vw jetta passenger vehicles. Possible brake hose rupture could occur which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Brake hose rupture could result in loss of braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Foreign parts distributors will notify owners and replace the brake hoses with compliant brake hoses. The recall began on march 30, 2006. Owners may contact foreign parts distributors at 305-885-8646 ext. 11.

    Products named: Volkswagen Golf 1990; Volkswagen Jetta 1989; Volkswagen Jetta 1990; JP Group A/S 171.611.701B; Volkswagen Jetta 1982; Volkswagen Jetta 1981; Volkswagen Golf 1989; Volkswagen Golf 1987; Volkswagen Golf 1986; Volkswagen Jetta 1986; Volkswagen Rabbit 1975; Volkswagen Rabbit 1976, and 20 more.

    Report filed by FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 171.611.701B. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Mar 2006.

13. 95E034000Received 18 Aug 1995. 79 units.

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    When installed in the vehicles, a tie wrap is used to guide the cruise control cable in the engine compartment. Some tie wraps have been installed with a large loop opening improperly guiding the cable which could prevent the throttle from returning to its full idle position.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The engine speed may not return to idle increasing thepotential for a vehicle collision.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will remove the cruise control tie wrap and install a newly designed guide.

    Products named: Volkswagen Jetta 1993; Volkswagen Golf 1994; Volkswagen Jetta 1995; Volkswagen Golf 1995; Volkswagen Golf 1993; Volkswagen Jetta 1994; Rostra Cruise Control.

    Report filed by ROSTRA PRECISION CONTROLS.

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• Jetta7
• Golf6
• Passat2
• Accessory Spoiler1
• Exhaust Tip1
• R321
• Rabbit1

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Which Volkswagen products do the campaigns name?

The NHTSA records have 8 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: Beetle

How many units does a Volkswagen equipment campaign have?

The median Volkswagen campaign has 13,128 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.

Which component do the Volkswagen campaigns name most often?

Exterior Lighting, in 6 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.