NHTSA Campaign Number
14E007000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Reported to NHTSA: July 3, 2014
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.
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Affected Vehicles (44)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Audi | A4 |
| 2001 | Audi | A4 |
| 2002 | Audi | A4 |
| 2003 | Audi | A4 |
| 2004 | Audi | A4 |
| 2005 | Audi | A4 |
| 2000 | Audi | TT |
| 2001 | Audi | TT |
| 2002 | Audi | TT |
| 2003 | Audi | TT |
| 2004 | Audi | TT |
| 2005 | Audi | TT |
| 2006 | Audi | TT |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Beetle |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Beetle |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Beetle |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Beetle |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Beetle |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Beetle |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Golf |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Golf |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Golf |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Golf |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Golf |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Golf |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Golf |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2011 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Jetta |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Passat |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Passat |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Passat |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Passat |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Passat |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Passat |
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Affected Makes
This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 14E007000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.