Recalls - Search Results

Navigate:   ODI Home   »   Recalls   »  Search »  Results List

Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 08:53 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 98V160000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      VOLKSWAGEN / GOLF     1993-1996      VOLKSWAGEN / GTI     1993-1996      VOLKSWAGEN / JETTA     1993-1996 Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC Mfr's Report Date: JUL 13, 1998 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V160000 PE98037 NHTSA Action Number: PE98037 Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Potential Number of Units Affected: 238000 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLTS SECURING THE FRONT HOOD LATCH CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME. THE LATCH WOULD MOVE CAUSING DISENGAGEMENT OF THE HOOD STRIKER FROM THE LATCH. Consequence: UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE HOOD COULD OCCUR OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOOD LATCH AND SECURING BOLTS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 15, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below.