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NHTSARecalled 2014-03-07

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Is my product affected?

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; 2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT; 2000 AUDI TT; 2001 AUDI TT; 2002 AUDI TT; 2003 AUDI TT; +25 more

  • Brand VOLKSWAGEN
  • Brand AUDI
  • Brand GATES WINHERE

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Gates Corporation is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps (part number TFW 41127) sold at NAPA Auto Parts or installed by service technicians after November 1, 2013. The recalled pumps were manufactured between August and October 2013 and have either a black-colored pulley/sprocket or lack 'US9377' stamped on the housing. These water pumps were sold as replacement parts for 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 models. The pulley or sprocket in the affected pumps may develop microfractures that can cause the timing belt to fail.

A timing belt failure may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Gates will notify owners and dealers will replace the affected water pump free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Affected consumers should contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I 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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

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