Volkswagen Golf 2008

Model Golf made in 2008 by Volkswagen got 1 recall as well as 21 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding child seat and electrical system. There was one recall concerning visibility .

Model 2008

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES
10V621000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC V (Vehicle)228236MFRVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC12/10/201012/14/2010
Defect SummaryVolkswagen is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 jetta, jetta sportwagen, golf and rabbit, as well as model year 2006 -2010 new beetle and new beetle convertible vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. the jetta, jetta sportwagen, golf and rabbit vehicles may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against an underhood fuel supply line. the new beetle and the new beetle convertible vehicles may have a fastening clamp on a hydraulic hose of the power steering system that may be located in an improper position which could cause chafing against an underhood fuel supply line.
Consequence SummaryIf chafing occurs, there is the potential for a fuel leak to develop. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDepending on the vehicle model, dealers will either remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir, or inspect the position of the fastening clamp and adjust the related fastening clamp into the correct position. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 31, 2011. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
NotesVolkswagen safety recall no. 2014/u1. owners may also 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 .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
CHILD SEAT - LATCH CONNECTOR
TB-00-10-0609/30/201010036493Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). update to existing technical bulletin. no production change required. all models. *pe03/23/2011
CHILD SEAT - VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR
TB-00-10-0609/30/201010036493Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). update to existing technical bulletin. no production change required. all models. *pe03/23/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TB-94-10-0208/09/201010036467Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. the headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the f03/16/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
TB-09-10-0208/09/201010035204Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant02/11/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
TB-09-10-0208/09/201010035204Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant02/11/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
TB-80-10-0308/16/201010035185Volkswagen: hvac blower only operates on high speed (us only). fresh air blower runs only at highest level. because of permanent frost and snowfall fine snow can get into the fresh air blower via the air intake. *pe02/09/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
TB-94-10-0208/09/201010036467Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. the headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the f03/16/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TB-01-12-0402/10/201210043602Volkswagen: gasoline engines have rough idle, have significant loss of power or stalling with reduced performance. *pe04/13/2012
TB-15-11-0412/22/201110043276Volkswagen: certain model year vehicles are experiencing engine not starting, making a rattling noise when engine has started, timing chain keeps slipping and exhaust light comes on. *pe03/08/2012
SB-10-11-0102/14/201110038655Volkswagen: malfunction light is on and there is noise with the engine running rough. multiple trouble codes possibly stored. all models 2008-2012. *rm06/24/2011
SB-10-11-0102/14/201110038655Ready06/24/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
V20120312/03/201210050079Volkswagen:evaporative (evap) emission system, diagnostic trouble code diagnosis. revised procedure developed to test evap system without fuel cap. *js01/24/2013
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
TB-94-10-0208/09/201010036467Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. the headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the f03/16/2011
TB-09-10-0208/09/201010035204Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant02/11/2011
PARKING BRAKE
SB-90-11-0103/23/2011SB-90-11-0310038667Ready updated on 06/24/2011. *kb updated a second time on 06/24/2011. *kb06/24/2011
SB-90-11-0103/23/2011SB-90-11-0310038667Volkswagen: when the warning lights are used for an extended time there may be multiple problems due to a software concern: warning light symbol stays on after they are turned off. open door and hatch symbols are shown even though they are06/24/2011
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TB-35-11-0106/06/201110041250Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating. *rm09/21/2011
TB-35-11-0106/06/201110041250Ready09/21/2011
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CSC-37E6/S808/01/201010036970Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. in some vehicles it is possible that a bushing inside the mechatronic unit has the potential to wear out prematurely, causing the clutches inside the transmission04/25/2011
(PWS)
TB-15-12-0107/23/201210045560Volkswagen: all models experience the timing chain slipping, rattling noises of the engine after starting, and engine fails to start. 2008-13 all models. *pe09/10/2012
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TB-80-10-0308/16/201010035185Volkswagen: hvac blower only operates on high speed (us only). fresh air blower runs only at highest level. because of permanent frost and snowfall fine snow can get into the fresh air blower via the air intake. *pe02/09/2011