Equipment recall 14E007000 · March 7, 2014
Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Beetle and 4 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14E007000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 7, 2014
- Filed by
- The Gates Corporation
- Owner notification
- May 1, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 50
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Audi A4 (1999-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
- Audi TT (2000-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
- Volkswagen Beetle (1998-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
- Volkswagen Golf (1999-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
- Volkswagen Jetta (1999-2008, 2011-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
- Volkswagen Passat (2000-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
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