The Gates Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2014

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by The Gates Corporation in 2014. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

March 7, 2014

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Water Pump may cause Failure of Timing Belt

The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.

NHTSA ID: 14E007000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 50

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 2

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