Recall 03V266000: Tire Pressure Monitor Fire Hazard

DEFECT: On certain sport utility vehicles, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) wiring harness may have been improperly routed during assembly. An improperly routed TPMS wiring harness may contact the parking brake cable. If this happens, the TPMS wiring circuit could be interrupted, resulting in an inoperative TPMS and causing a short-to-ground condition that could potentially result in a fire.


REMEDY: Dealers will inspect the TPMS wiring harness routing and if necessary, correct the wiring harness routing, The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during August 2003. Owners may contact VW at 1-800-893-5298.