Volkswagen Beetle, Golf +2 more: Engine and engine cooling — engine

Affects Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, Passat, Jetta · 1998–2013 — about 50 vehicles.

The hazard

A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational