9999 GATES WINHERE TRU-FLOW WATER PUMP Recall

Campaign:: 14E007000 on 03/11/2014
Component:: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Affected:: 50
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.