Vehicle recall 02V031000 · January 31, 2002
Volkswagen Golf, Jetta and 1 more model
On some passenger vehicles, short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On some passenger vehicles, short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
- Consequence
- This can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ABS control unit. Owner notification began March 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V031000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 31, 2002
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- March 8, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 55,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Golf (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Volkswagen Jetta (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Volkswagen New Beetle (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
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