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Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 06:39 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 99V022000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      VOLKSWAGEN / GOLF     1999      VOLKSWAGEN / JETTA     1999 Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC Mfr's Report Date: FEB 04, 1999 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V022000 PE99007 NHTSA Action Number: PE99007 Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Potential Number of Units Affected: 36258 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOUND ABSORBING MAT ATTACHED TO THE INSIDE OF THE B-PILLAR SIDE TRIM PANEL COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. SURFACE AND EDGES OF THE MAT COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. IT COULD IGNITE WHEN EXPOSED TO THE EXHAUST GAS OF THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER IGNITER IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE FRONT OR SIDE COLLISION. Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE MATTING MATERIALS FROM INSIDE THE B-PILLAR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 1999. 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 1-877-270-4178. 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.