NHTSA safety recalls
2000 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta — 3 of them relate to exterior lighting. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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14E007000Engine And Engine Cooling · Engine
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The riskA failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix — freeGates 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.
What was foundThe 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.
14E007000 at NHTSA06V183000Exterior Lighting · Brake Lights · Switch
The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on.
The riskThe brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
The fix — freeDealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on november 27, 2006. Vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06V-183, but not both. The remedy is the same for each recall. Volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the vin number of the vehicle. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.
What was foundOn certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic or manual transmissions and cruise controls, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03V-265 or 04V-096.
06V183000 at NHTSA04V584000Exterior Lighting · Hazard Flashing Warning Lights · Switch
This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.
The riskThis may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.
The fix — freeDealers will replace the hazard flasher switch/relay kit. The recall began on march 31, 2005. Owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
What was foundOn certain passenger vehicles, the hazard switch and flasher system function may degrade over time because of distortion and material transfer of the contacts of certain hazard switch relays which occurs due to substantially increased electrical current load from higher wattage turn signal bulbs.
04V584000 at NHTSA04V096000Exterior Lighting · Brake Lights · Switch
If this happens, the brake lights could become inoperative, or come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.
The riskIf this happens, the brake lights could become inoperative, or come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.
The fix — freeThis recall has been superceded by 06V-183. Owners who have had a remedy performed under this recall should return to their dealer for the redesigned remedy. Owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
What was foundOn certain passenger vehicles, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction.
04V096000 at NHTSA02V244000Equipment · Other · Owners/service/other Manual
These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.
The riskThese vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.
The fix — freeOwners will be provided with a supplement for the owner's manual and also one set of four guidance fixtures intended to use in conjunction with child seats equipped with rigid or semi-rigid lower anchorage attachments. Also enclosed will be four decals together with installation instructions and a template for attaching the decals to the lower seat backs. Owner notification is expected to begin september 15, 2002. Owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.
What was foundCertain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." Child seat anchorages installed in the vehicle's rear seats must be identified by markings, and their location and use be described in the owner's manual.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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