Gates Recalls Tru-Flow Water Pumps for Timing Belt Failure Risk
Gates is recalling specific aftermarket Tru-Flow water pumps for Audi and Volkswagen vehicles because the pulley may develop microfractures, causing the timing belt to fail and the engine to shut down.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (timing belt failure) that may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
The Gates Corporation is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, that were sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts locations or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013. These specific units were manufactured between August 2013 and October 2013 and are identified by having a black-colored pulley/sprocket or lacking the 'US9377' stamp on the water pump housing.
The affected water pumps were sold for use in model year 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In these pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures, which can cause the timing belt to fail. A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- VOLKSWAGEN, AUDI BEETLE, A4, TT, GOLF
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Manufacturer
- The Gates Corporation
- Category
- Vehicle — Aftermarket Parts
- Affected units
- 50
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (6)
- BEETLE
- A4
- TT
- GOLF
- PASSAT
- JETTA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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