2000 Volkswagen Golf
2000 Volkswagen Golf NHTSA Recalls
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NHTSA Campaign #09E025000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
42,540 vehicles recalled
2000 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF -- Dope, 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.
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Dope, 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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E025000 »
NHTSA Campaign #09E012000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
16,270 vehicles recalled
2000 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF -- Sabersport 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.
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Sabersport 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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E012000 »
NHTSA Campaign #07V063000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
1,002,000 vehicles recalled
2000 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF -- On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Dealers 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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07V063000 »
NHTSA Campaign #05V154000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
30,708 vehicles recalled
2000 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF -- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and double-layer fuel tanks, tension on the fuel supply line may cause the fuel pump supply nipple to crack which could result in a leak.
Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may cause a fire.
Dealers will inspect the fuel supply line for tension, and inspect the fuel pump supply nipple for cracking. If necessary the fuel line and the fuel pump will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2005. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #05V154000 »
NHTSA Campaign #04V584000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
410,000 vehicles recalled
2000 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF -- On certain passenger vehicles, the hazard switch and flasher system function may degrade over time because of distortion and material transfer of the contacts of certain hazard switch relays which occurs due to substantially increased electrical current load from higher wattage turn signal bulbs.
This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.
Dealers will replace the hazard flasher switch/relay kit. The recall began on March 31, 2005. Owners should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V584000 »
NHTSA Campaign #02V244000 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
332,950 vehicles recalled
2000 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF -- Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems." Child seat anchorages installed in the vehicle's rear seats must be identified by markings, and their location and use be described in the owner's manual.
These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.
Owners will be provided with a supplement for the owner's manual and also one set of four guidance fixtures intended to use in conjunction with child seats equipped with rigid or semi-rigid lower anchorage attachments. Also enclosed will be four decals together with installation instructions and a template for attaching the decals to the lower seat backs. Owner notification is expected to begin September 15, 2002. Owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #02V244000 »
NHTSA Campaign #00V280000 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
4,218 vehicles recalled
2000 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF -- Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. One of two brackets used to bolt the front suspension control arm in front of the vehicle to the body structure may not have been welded sufficiently.
The control arm could gradually loosen and ultimately separate from its bracket in normal driving which could cause the vehicle to be difficult to control or result in loss of control. As the bracket loosens, loud metallic knocking sounds in from the vehicle will be heard.
Dealers will inspect the bracket and if the welding is insufficient, will replace the control arm. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V280000 »