NHTSA recall 02V031000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Volkswagen Golf and 2 more
Reported Jan 31, 200255,000 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCBuilt Oct 1, 2000 – Sep 30, 2001
The defect
On some passenger vehicles, short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
The risk
This can result in a fire.
The 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.