2003 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Recall
- Campaign:
- 07V063000 on 02/20/2007
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/2000 - 07/30/2005
- Affected:
- 1,002,000
- Defect:
- On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
- Consequence:
- The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Volkswagen recall no. n4.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GTI TSBs (44)
- Bulletin:
- 0304
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Update programming (flashing) engine control module (ecm). various models including the jetta wagon. *tt
- Bulletin:
- WG
- Component:
- 116000 electrical system:ignition
- Summary:
- Replacement of the ignition coils. it is possible that if one of the vehicle's ignition coil fails, rough idling or reduced driving power could occur in addition to illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp light. *tt *mj
- Bulletin:
- VV
- Component:
- 221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
- Summary:
- Comfort seats may have a seat heater element that can malfunction when the ignition switch is on. customer satisfaction campaign vv. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0508
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Update programming flashing engine control module ecm. vw 2002-2003 gti, jetta, jetta wagon with 1.8 eng. code awp *sc
- Bulletin:
- M3
- Component:
- 221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
- Summary:
- Customer satisfaction campaign circular - seat heater element can malfunction when the ignition switch is on and the seat heater switch is on. the seat heater mat may temporarily overheat and become inoperative. install new passenger side
- Bulletin:
- VZ
- Component:
- 221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
- Summary:
- Comfort seats may have a seat heater element that can malfunction when the ignition switch is on. customer satisfaction campaign vz. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0603
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Door windows, may seperate from window regulator clamps. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 010702
- Component:
- 062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
- Summary:
- Dtc's p1297 (17705) or p1557 (17965) stored in dtc memory. this may be caused by intake hoses leaking (during boost conditions) due to incorrect torque on clamps or improper placement, worn or torn intake hoses. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 720702
- Component:
- 221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
- Summary:
- Seat heater is inoperative. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 2002419
- Component:
- 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Summary:
- Intermittent windshield wiper, wipes across windshield once then stops. *kb
- Bulletin:
- VV
- Component:
- 221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
- Summary:
- Customer satisfaction campaign circular. install driver's side heater repair kit. seat heater may malfunction when the ignition switch is on. this could cause the heater mat to temporarily overheat and become inoperative. *kb
- Bulletin:
- VV-VV00
- Component:
- 221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
- Summary:
- Customer satisfaction campaign circular: certain vehicles equipped with comfort seats: install driver's side seat heater repair kit. *pe updated 3/23/09. revision to customer satisfaction campaign. *pe updated 3/17/10. *
- Bulletin:
- VZ-VZ00
- Component:
- 221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
- Summary:
- Volkswagen: certain vehicles equipped with comfort seats; install new passenger side seat heater switch. this include jetta wagon. *pe updated 3/23/09. revision to customer satisfaction campaigns for seat heaters. *pe up
- 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:
- 060910
- Component:
- 221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
- Summary:
- Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. revised expiration dates for seat heater customer satisfaction campaigns. affected vehicles may have a seat heater element than can malfunction when the ignition sw
- 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:
- SAC-28F3/P1-REV
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Volkswagen: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. models passat and wagon; golf; gti; jetta a
- Bulletin:
- TB-01-12-04
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Volkswagen: gasoline engines have rough idle, have significant loss of power or stalling with reduced performance. *pe
- Bulletin:
- Quick Reference
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Quick reference update guide: this document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
- Bulletin:
- V011602 2014815
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Technical tips on what to do if improper gasoline has been added to the vehicle.
- 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:
- PDI - GOLF GTI T
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Golf/gti perfect delivery inspection (pdi) - technician and detailer inspections:
- Bulletin:
- Reference - Refl
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Quick reference update guide: this document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
- Bulletin:
- TT 20-09-06
- Component:
- 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- Tech tips (tdi engine - n75 solenoid valve diagnosis): this document informs with graphical aid the testing of the n75 solenoid valve in the event of a turbocharger fault code such as p0299 or p0234. this applies to mechanical injection st
- Bulletin:
- TT 200901
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
- Bulletin:
- PDI - GOLF GTI T
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- golf 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 purch
- Bulletin:
- TT 21-13-01
- Component:
- 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- Tech tips (equipped with turbocharged engine turbocharger replacement tip): if mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger. thi
- Bulletin:
- PDI - GOLF GTI T
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Golf 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 purcha
- 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:
- Update 02122016
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Quick reference of vehicle concerns. includes a list of software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns updated
- 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:
- Ref. - Reflash U
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Quick reference update guide of the vehicles expected upgraded software level. the latest corresponding technical bulletins that address the issues, and concerns that have been had with the vehicles.
- 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:
- Quick Reference
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Quick reference of vehicle concerns. includes a list of software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns updated
- 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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