2001 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO Recall
- Campaign:
- 02V244000 on 09/16/2002
- Component:
- Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1999 - 01/03/2001
- Affected:
- 332,950
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
2001 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO TSBs (50)
- Bulletin:
- 0006
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- Subject regarding child restraint latch guidance fixtures, compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard 225. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0007
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- Subject regarding child restraint latch guidance fixture, installing at pre-delivery inspection (pdi). *tt
- Bulletin:
- VLS0112
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Subject regarding child restraint installation using the latch system (lower anchors and tethers for children). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0105
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- Vehicles may experience malfunction indicator lamp on, multiple short to ground diagnostic trouble codes are stored. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 0201
- Component:
- 034520 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads
- Summary:
- Rear brake pads that appear to be worn prematurely. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0410
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Evaluating fuel mixture diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) - how to perform effective diagnostic related to fuel system adaptation system too rich/ too lean. volkswagen. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 2015831
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB-28F3
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Volkswagen: vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. if this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminated to let you know that the vehicle may experience some deterioration in per
- Bulletin:
- SA-28F3
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Volkswagen: (revised) vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. if this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminated to let you know that vehicle may experience some deterioration
- Bulletin:
- TB-00-10-06
- Component:
- 510000 child seat:latch connector
- Summary:
- Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). update to existing technical bulletin. no production change required. all models. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TT 96-10-06
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- TT 96-10-06
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- TT 50-14-01
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Tech tips (all vehicles-tire dressing for vehicle detailing): the use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. this document informs that the use of non-water based products wil
- Bulletin:
- V941403 2011521
- Component:
- 120000 exterior lighting
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (exterior lights, moisture accumulation): this document informs of the condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. the document also informs how to service the issue.
- Bulletin:
- TT 32-14-01
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Tech tips (torque converter/flywheel/flexplate installation): incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage. when installing an engine, flywheel or transmission, please follow the installat
- Bulletin:
- V871409 2019947
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (air conditioning, cleaning of the refrigerant circuit): in cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or component is circ
- Bulletin:
- V171404 2012855
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (engine oils which meet volkswagen oil quality standard): this document informs of a sample list of products generally available in the north american market that meet the volkswagen oil quality standard
- Bulletin:
- V271501 2011894
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin: battery, testing and charging using midtronics vas6161, mcr340v, incharge 940, or grx3000vas charger
- Bulletin:
- V011503 2014815
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Discusses the issues associated with using contaiminated gasoline. there are recommendations to use top tier gasoline retailers
- Bulletin:
- V941501 2011521
- Component:
- 120000 exterior lighting
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin: condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document
- Bulletin:
- V271503 2016076
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin: battery, discharged, diagnosis for excessive static current draw
- Bulletin:
- TT 20-13-01
- Component:
- 091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
- Summary:
- Tech tips (ecm fault p1250 "fuel level too low" will not clear): this document informs to clear static ecm fault p1250 "fuel level too low", add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. simply adding fuel without co
- Bulletin:
- TT 64-14-02
- Component:
- 138200 visibility:defroster/defogger system:rear window
- Summary:
- Tech tips (heated rear window, one or more lines inoperative): to detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 v, which will be present after the open in the grid line. this document informs of how to diagnose t
- Bulletin:
- TT 00-14-03
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Tech tips (svm update instructions): this document informs when performing svm updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the bluetooth physically turned off. a hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
- Bulletin:
- TT 64-14-02
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tech tips (heated rear window, one or more lines inoperative): to detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 v, which will be present after the open in the grid line. the check must be performed with the engin
- Bulletin:
- V921502 2026253
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (windshield wipers streak or smear): windshield or rear window is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or the surface feels rough. to avoid unnecessary replacement of wiper blades, the condition and cleanliness of the w
- Bulletin:
- V871508 2005566
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (hvac, unpleasant odor): unpleasant odor is coming from heating and ventilation system. odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first start
- Bulletin:
- V871506 2019947
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (air conditioning, cleaning of the refrigerant circuit (u.s.only)): in cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or compon
- Bulletin:
- V941402 2011521
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (exterior lights, moisture accumulation): exterior light assemblies (headlights, taillights, fog lights, turn signals) are vented and may collect moisture on their inner surfaces, depending on humidity and other climatic
- Bulletin:
- V871401 2005566
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (hvac, unpleasant odor): unpleasant odor is coming from heating and ventilation system. odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first start
- Bulletin:
- V011408 2014815
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin the use of contaminated gasoline, seasonal fuel changes (summer/winter fuel) or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more of the following conditions: -excessive accumulation of
- Bulletin:
- TT 96-10-06
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tech tips (immobilizer 2 ? key adaptation and part number): if new keys cannot be adapted, they may possibly be the incorrect part number. cabrio is equipped with two generations (gen2 and gen3) of immobilizer 2. use the immobilizer contro
- Bulletin:
- V871402 2005566
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (hvac, unpleasant odor): condensation, which is a normal condition in all a/c systems, can cause a musty odor. if the odor is noticeable in the vehicle when the engine is not turned on, the cause may be mold and mildew i
- Bulletin:
- V001404 2010380
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (squeaks, rattles, noise, repair materials): this doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise and trim fit conditions.
- Bulletin:
- V171403 2017813
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (oil consumption measurement): customer states oil consumption is higher than the volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. in order to provide effective lubricati
- Bulletin:
- TT 87-10-05
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Tech tips (air conditioning does not operate): this document informs of concerns of no or intermittent a/c operation where pressure diagnosis does not lead to a cause, be sure to check the n25 a/c clutch coil. the fan control module may se
- Bulletin:
- TT 00-13-02
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Tech tips (technician helpline vehicle check sheets): when it becomes necessary to open a vw technician helpline vta case while performing diagnosis for a diesel particulate filter, manual transmission repair, or turbocharger concern, it
- Bulletin:
- V171302 2017813
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (oil consumption measurement): customer states oil consumption is higher than the volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. in order to provide effective lubrica
- Bulletin:
- V871620 2005566
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Update model and model year applicability.
- Bulletin:
- V691601 2010479
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- Bulletin:
- V871622 2019947
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Update to model year applicability.
- Bulletin:
- V011615 2014815
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Update to include additional model year applicability.
- Bulletin:
- TT 00-16-02
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used
- Bulletin:
- TT 97-12-02
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- data link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. update model year applicability.
- Bulletin:
- 1-2017 Update
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This communication is to update our profi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound profi requests.
- Bulletin:
- Elsa 6-22-15
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- This document contains the vw elsa newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, elsapro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech
- Bulletin:
- Elsa 6-29-15
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This document contains the vw elsa newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
- Bulletin:
- V171701 2012855
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 17 17 01 july 5, 2017 2012855 supersedes technical bulletin 17-16-02 (v171602) dated april 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. engine oils which meet volkswagen oil quality standards
- Bulletin:
- TT001703
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Tip for scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
- Bulletin:
- A971861 2013504-
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.
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