NHTSA safety recalls
2004 Volkswagen Golf Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Volkswagen Golf — 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 2004 Volkswagen Golf 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 NHTSA09E025000Exterior Lighting · Headlights
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
The riskDecreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
The fix — freeDope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
What was foundDope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
09E025000 at NHTSA09E012000Exterior Lighting
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
The riskDecreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
The fix — freeSabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
What was foundSabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
09E012000 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.
07V063000 at NHTSA04V586000Fuel System, Diesel
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a fire.
The riskFuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a fire.
The fix — freeDealers will replace the diesel pump. The recall began on february 8, 2005. Owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
What was foundOn certain passenger vehicles, the high pressure diesel pumps were produced with an improper fastener, which could allow diesel fuel to escape from the pump.
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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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