NHTSA safety recalls
2003 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta. 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 2003 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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18V406000Air Bags · Frontal · Driver Side · Inflator Module
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking…
The riskIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix — freeVolkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X3.
What was foundVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
18V406000 at NHTSA14E007000Engine 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 NHTSA07E023000Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Foundation Components · Master Cylinder
Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The riskLoss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix — freeCardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during april 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.
What was foundCertain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than DCA7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. The seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.
07E023000 at NHTSA07V063000Exterior 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 april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. 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, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
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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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