1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Recall

Campaign:
09E025000 on 05/10/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
42,540
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT TSBs (30)

Bulletin:
9704109702F
Component:
103300 power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Summary:
Difficulties with shift lever and transmission is hard to shift into reverse gear. *yc
Bulletin:
9703129702F
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Vehicles equipped with new airbag warning labels. *yc
Bulletin:
9703249711H
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Due to a printing error, some copies of passat wiring diagram no. 38 may be missing wiring diagram page 38/5. *yc
Bulletin:
970213970198
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Condition with vehicles shifter lever vibrating/knocking in 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th gears. *yc
Bulletin:
9804
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject on maintenance intervals. *yc
Bulletin:
9806
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Subject on automatic transmission fluid ( atf ), checking 01 transmission. *yc
Bulletin:
34 9703
Component:
103300 power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Summary:
Transmission pops out of gear/shifter feels like it has a double detent when shifting into gear, and will not maintain shift adjustment. *ak
Bulletin:
15 9701
Component:
061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Summary:
Toothed belt runs towards outside, wears out/ jumps off, and cracks. *ak
Bulletin:
0101
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt
Bulletin:
0328
Component:
116100 electrical system:ignition:switch
Summary:
Ignition switch limited warranty extension 1996-1997 vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
101703
Component:
116100 electrical system:ignition:switch
Summary:
Ignition switch special warranty extension question and answer sheet to volkswagen owners. *tt
Bulletin:
092603
Component:
015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Summary:
Zf vh recall of the zf steering pump, supplied to wd's for replacement of the audi a4 passat p/n 8d0 145 156fx instead of the correct zf p/n 7691 955 276zw. 2004 audi a4 also included. *tt
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:
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:
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:
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:
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 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:
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:
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:
561 065 760 A as
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Assembly instructions: installation of original remote start feature accessory, volkswagen passat.
Bulletin:
TT 200901
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
Bulletin:
PDI - PASSAT TEC
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Passat perfect delivery inspection (pdi) - technician and detailer inspections: a checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purc
Bulletin:
PDI - PASSAT TEC
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Passat perfect delivery inspection (pdi) - technician and detailer inspections: a checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purc
Bulletin:
V691601 2010479
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Update model year applicability to include 2017.
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

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