Recall 02V-031

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recalled the 2001 to 2002 Volkswagen Golf and 2 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip).

Campaign number: 02V-031
Reported: January 31, 2002
Vehicles affected: 55,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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 fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen Golf 2001 to 2002
2001, 2002
Volkswagen Jetta 2001 to 2002
2001, 2002
Volkswagen New Beetle 2001 to 2002
2001, 2002