Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
| 0201 | 03/04/2002 | 633842 | Fresh air blower motor, inoperative at ambient air temperatures near or below freezing. *tt | 09/24/2002 | |
| 800101 | 07/18/2001 | 622402 | Experiencing excessive noise and / or vibration originating from the fresh air blower motor assembly. *tt | 10/17/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||||
| 0501 | 01/04/2006 | 0601 | 10018440 | Door window, separates from window regulator clamps. *jb | 12/22/2005 |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 0603 | 04/26/2006 | 10020720 | Door windows, may seperate from window regulator clamps. *kb | 01/03/2007 | |
| 0307 | 04/04/2003 | 10001570 | Driver and passenger door window regulator repairs. *tt | 06/06/2003 | |
| 640101 | 08/22/2001 | 625451 | A condition may exist where the driver or passenger door window regulator will not operate due to broken window clamps. this technical bulletin replaces broken clamps. *tt | 11/28/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 9904 | 10/22/1999 | 610161 | Subject pertaining to the sunroof sliding headliner, replacing slides. *tt | 04/19/2000 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 9902 | 06/24/1999 | 9901 | 606632 | Important information regarding new vehicle windshield, rear and side glass, scratch, stress crack and distortion survey form. *tt | 08/30/1999 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 10/08/2003 | 1 | 10/06/2001 | |
| Recall repair work was performed on vehicle, consumer was charged $313.63 and repairs were half completed.*mr since it was a recall, the work performed was suppose to be free of charge. the dealer only performed half the work and left a broken part in the door which had to be removed by taking the door apart again. they refused to refund the $313.63 and repair the passenger side door which was part of the recall. they only fixed the driver door. consumer would like the monies reimbursed plus an addition $313.63 for have the repairs completed at another dealer. the consumer also requested a life-time warranty on the work o'brien already did, $50. per day for the two days the consumer had no vehicle, mailing and copying cost. *ph *nlm | |||
| 09/02/2002 | 4 | ||
| Consumer states that the plastic connectors which keep the side door windows in place are breaking and causes the windows to drop down inside the doors. problem has been repaired four times . feel free to provide any further information. *mr | |||
| 7 | 03/01/2099 | ||
| When window regulator fails, the window drops in the door. if driving in rain or -20 degrees weather, it becomes a safety hazard. i'd like to see a recall soon on this.*ak | |||
| 08/21/2001 | 4 | 10/01/2099 | |
| Window regulator has broken 4 times, 3 on the driver's side & 1 on the passenger's side. air conditioning compressor has broken as well on a 2 year old car purchased as new! volkswagen has refused to pay or help with any of the costs of said parts | |||
| 08/01/2001 | |||
| Power window regulator is defective. window can, at any time, fall into door frame. has not contacted dealer.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 10/19/2007 | 86000 | 1 | 04/14/2004 |
| Windshield wiper failure. *tr | |||