ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Published March 12, 2014 · Recall initiated: March 7, 2014
What's the hazard
The 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.
What to do
Gates 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.
Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- BEETLE
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2001 AUDI A4 | 1999 AUDI A4 | 2005 AUDI TT | GATES WINHERE TRU-FLOW WATER PUMP | 2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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