Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2000
Updated on March 31, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in 2000. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 6, 2000
(Campaign #: WL/LW)
VW/TIE RODS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY.
NHTSA ID: 00V414000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 83,000
Consequence Summary:
IF MOISTURE AND/OR DUST PARTICLES ENTER THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM, THE SWIVEL BEARING COULD WEAR OVER TIME DIMINISHING THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE RODS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 11, 2000
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
VW/IGNITION SWITCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC IGNITION SWITCH HOUSING CAN FRACTURE AT THE RETURN SPRING ANCHOR POINT. FRACTURE OF THE HOUSING COULD CAUSE THE RETURN SPRING FORCE TO BE INSUFFICIENT FOR RETURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE RUNNING POSITION AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE.
NHTSA ID: 00V317000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 27,900
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAUSES ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES SUCH AS WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND HEADLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 20, 2000
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
VW/FRONT CONTROL ARM BRACKET
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF TWO BRACKETS USED TO BOLT THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE TO THE BODY STRUCTURE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED SUFFICIENTLY.
NHTSA ID: 00V280000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 4,218
Consequence Summary:
THE CONTROL ARM COULD GRADUALLY LOOSEN AND ULTIMATELY SEPARATE FROM ITS BRACKET IN NORMAL DRIVING WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL OR RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL. AS THE BRACKET LOOSENS, LOUD METALLIC KNOCKING SOUNDS IN FROM THE VEHICLE WILL BE HEARD.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRACKET AND IF THE WELDING IS INSUFFICIENT, WILL REPLACE THE CONTROL ARM.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 20, 2000
(Campaign #: LA)
VW/FUEL FEED LINES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL FEED LINE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE DELIVERED BY THE SUPPLIER FOR USE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
NHTSA ID: 00V084000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 11,000
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL FEED LINE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 6, 2000
(Campaign #: KY)
VW/FUEL LINES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FUEL FEED LINE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE CAN PREMATURELY AGE AND SHRINK THROUGH EXPOSURE TO HIGH UNDER HOOD TEMPERATURE CAUSED BY THE TURBOCHARGER.
NHTSA ID: 00V068000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 3,000
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN RESULT IN FUEL SEEPAGE AT THE CONNECTION.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL FEED LINE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE WITH A FUEL LINE OF SHRINKAGE-PROOF MATERIAL.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 15, 2000
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
VW/FUEL LEAKAGE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE CONNECTING ENDS OF THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN "SETTLE" OVER TIME WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FASTENING CLAMPS TO LOSE THEIR TIGHT FIT AND PERMIT FUEL TO SEEP OUT AT THE HOSE CONNECTION.
NHTSA ID: 00V039000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 11,400
Consequence Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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