Volkswagen, Audi, Gates Winhere 1998–2013 Engine And Engine Cooling recall

Recalled March 7, 2014 · NHTSA recall 14E007000 · Volkswagen

Hazard

A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

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.

Units

50 units

Description

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.

Product

Volkswagen A4 · Volkswagen BEETLE · Volkswagen GOLF · Volkswagen JETTA · Volkswagen PASSAT · Volkswagen TRU-FLOW WATER PUMP · Volkswagen TT

Manufacturer(s)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · The Gates Corporation

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →