Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V266000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V266000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 670 affected units, VW/TPMS WIRING HARNESS ROUTING, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V266000
Report Received Date: 2003-07-25T00:00:00
Subject: Vw/tpms wiring harness routing
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 670

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WS
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ntcp.t5hd~sh98
NHTSA ID: 03V266000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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