NHTSA recall 03V266000
Electrical system › Wiring
Volkswagen Touareg
Reported Jul 25, 2003670 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCMaker’s number WSBuilt Apr 1, 2003 – Jul 25, 2003
The defect
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.
The 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.
The 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.