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88 reports with mileage · 261 unknown
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
33 crash reports9 fire reports21 injury reports
What owners actually said
349 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 28, 2002
SuspensionCrashInjury
WE HIT A LIGHT POLL AND A TELEPHONE POLL. WE HIT THE LIGHT POLL FRONT AND CENTER AND THE TELEPHONE POLL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT. WE HIT BOTH GOING 40 MILES PER HOUR AND THE DAMAGE WAS SO SEVER THAT THE CAR WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE POLLS, ENOUGH TO BREAK THOUGH THE SUB-FRAME, TEAR OFF THE AXEL OF THE DRIVERS FRONT, AND PUSH EN…
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WE HIT A LIGHT POLL AND A TELEPHONE POLL. WE HIT THE LIGHT POLL FRONT AND CENTER AND THE TELEPHONE POLL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT. WE HIT BOTH GOING 40 MILES PER HOUR AND THE DAMAGE WAS SO SEVER THAT THE CAR WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE POLLS, ENOUGH TO BREAK THOUGH THE SUB-FRAME, TEAR OFF THE AXEL OF THE DRIVERS FRONT, AND PUSH ENGINE UPWARDS BREAKING THE ENGINE MOUNTS. THE DAMAGE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTINUES TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR CAUSING IT TO BE VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN THE DOOR SO THE INJURED CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE CAR. THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE DO NOT EXPLODE; RATHER IT IS MISSHAPED THE RIM, THE WHEEL WELL, AND THE TIRE IT SELF. NONE OF THE FOUR AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. WHY? IF SOMEONE NEEDS TO SEE THE PICTURES OR WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE PICTURES, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I WILL GLADLY E-MAIL PICTURES OF THE DAMAGE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME! JESSICA A. RIGAUD. *AK
NHTSA ODI #766397
Mileage unknown · Aug 26, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
I HAVE A 1999 JETTA. THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED AND BASED ON THE VOLKSWAGEN CUSTOMER TEAM, MY CAR (BASED ON THE VIN #) DOES NOT FALL IN THE ONES THAT THEY RECALLED WITH THE SAFETY ALERTS ISSUED BY THE EPA AND THE VOLKSWAGEN COMPANY. I BELIEVED THAT THEY MOST RE-CONSIDERED THE WAY THAT THEY SELECTED THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. SIN…
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I HAVE A 1999 JETTA. THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED AND BASED ON THE VOLKSWAGEN CUSTOMER TEAM, MY CAR (BASED ON THE VIN #) DOES NOT FALL IN THE ONES THAT THEY RECALLED WITH THE SAFETY ALERTS ISSUED BY THE EPA AND THE VOLKSWAGEN COMPANY. I BELIEVED THAT THEY MOST RE-CONSIDERED THE WAY THAT THEY SELECTED THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. SINCE I KNOW PEOPLE WHO HAS BEEN DEALING WITH THE SAME OXYGEN SENSOR PROBLEM, AND THEIR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DOES NOT FALL IN THE ONES THAT THE COMPANY HAS IDENTIFIED FOR THE RECALLED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #766242
Mileage unknown · Aug 21, 2002
Structure
WITH KEY IN IGNITION CONSUMER STEPPED OUT OF CAR AND DOOR AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8016929
Mileage unknown · Aug 20, 2002
Visibility
I HEARD A SNAPPING NOISE WHEN I RAISED WINDOW. WHEN I TRIED TO LOWER THE WINDOWS, THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WINDOW FELL IN BETWEEN THE DOOR & PANEL. I'VE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THIS PART IS ON NATIONAL BACKORDER AND I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO GET ONE FOR SIX WEEKS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #765926
Mileage unknown · Aug 13, 2002
Electrical SystemFire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SMOKE STARTED TO COME FROM B- PILLER. AFT VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND INSPECTED BYDEALER IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT RELAY DID NOT TRIP, CAUSING WIRING HARNESS TO CATCH ON FIRE. AFTER INVESTIGATION THE ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK.
NHTSA ODI #8016088
Mileage unknown · Aug 9, 2002
Visibility
WHILE DRIVING, I WENT TO CRACK OPEN MY DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW. THE ENTIRE WINDOW DROPPED INTO THE DOOR AND BROKE INSIDE THE DOOR. IT HAPPENED VERY FAST AND MADE A FAIRLY LOUD NOISE. WHEN I CALLED MY VW DEALER, THEY SAID THAT THIS IS HAPPENING DUE TO PLASTIC WINDOW CLIPS EXPANDING AND BREAKING WITH EXCESSIVE HEAT. I LIVE IN…
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WHILE DRIVING, I WENT TO CRACK OPEN MY DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW. THE ENTIRE WINDOW DROPPED INTO THE DOOR AND BROKE INSIDE THE DOOR. IT HAPPENED VERY FAST AND MADE A FAIRLY LOUD NOISE. WHEN I CALLED MY VW DEALER, THEY SAID THAT THIS IS HAPPENING DUE TO PLASTIC WINDOW CLIPS EXPANDING AND BREAKING WITH EXCESSIVE HEAT. I LIVE IN THE SOUTH AND IT'S BEEN VERY HOT. THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A BACKORDER FOR THE REPLACEMENT PARTS (NOW WITH ALUMINUM WIINDOW CLIPS), BUT THAT I COULD BRING MY CAR IN AND THEY WOULD PUT IT IN THE VW "CUE." I DID SO THIS MORNING. THERE WERE 8-10 VWS WITH BROKEN WINDOWS JUST IN FRONT OF MY CAR, WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS ONLY AT ONE OF TWO LOCAL DEALERS, AND THEY BOTH HAVE AS HIGH OF A VOLUME/BACKORDER. I AM UPSET THAT THEY WON'T PROACTIVELY REPLACE OTHER WINDOWS WITH THE PLASTIC CLIPS. THEY REPORT THAT THE WINDOWS HAVE TO BREAK BEFORE THEY'LL PAY FOR THEM. I AM TOLD THAT MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WILL COVER THE COST OF REPLACEMENT, BUT HAVE NO CONFIRMATIN OF THIS YET. VW SHOULD DO A NATIONAL RECALL AND FIX ALL THESE WINDOWS FOR FREE. I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER VW, AND I'M HEARING MANY PEOPLE SAY THIS. THIS IS NOT MY FIRST PROTOTPYE (HAPPENING ACROSS VWS) PROBLEM SINCE THE 3.3 YEARS I'VE OWNED THE CAR. I'VE HAD A DOOR SEAL FALL COMPLETELY OFF AND HAVE HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH BUMPER AND CURB CLEARANCE, CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO HAVE THE ENTIRE FRONT BUMPER AND GUARD REPLACED ($500 FOR INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE). THE ENGINE IN THE CAR SEEMS TO BE FINE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE O2 SENSOR THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 1.5 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. I WAS TOLD, BUT HAVE NO CONFIRMATION, THAT THIS SENSOR PROBLEM IS ALSO SOMEWHAT COMMON WITH THE NEWER VWS. OTHER THAN THAT LAUNDRY LIST, I LOVE MY CAR!*AK
NHTSA ODI #765405
Mileage unknown · Aug 4, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NEARLY EVERY MONTH IN THE PAST YEAR (EXCEPT FOR 3 MONTHS WHEN IT WAS IN THE SHOP DUE TO ACCIDENT), THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD STICK ALMOST EVERY TIME IT WAS DRIVEN WOULD CONTACT DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG BECAUSE IT WAS NOT REPORTING TO A COMPUTER. I FINALLY FIGURED OUT IF I PUT MY FOOT…
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MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NEARLY EVERY MONTH IN THE PAST YEAR (EXCEPT FOR 3 MONTHS WHEN IT WAS IN THE SHOP DUE TO ACCIDENT), THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD STICK ALMOST EVERY TIME IT WAS DRIVEN WOULD CONTACT DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG BECAUSE IT WAS NOT REPORTING TO A COMPUTER. I FINALLY FIGURED OUT IF I PUT MY FOOT UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PULL IT BACK OUT IT WOULD RELEASE, IT ONCE WOULD NOT GO OVER 40 MPH. I CALLED A TOW TRUCK MULTIPLE TIMES TO HAVE IT TAKEN DOWN TO DEALER STILL NO ONE COULD FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THEN I WAS SITTING IN A DRIVE THRU AND THE CARE MADE A POPPING SOUND AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I LOST MY BRAKES BUT I PRESSED THEM AGAIN AND THEY WERE FINE. I CONTACTED VW AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS. DRIVING HOME I TAPPED THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN A LITTLE AND THE BRAKE STUCK AND THREW ME FORWARD LUCKILY NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME. I CALLED VW IMMEDIATELY AND TOLD THEM THAT I DID NOT WANT MY CAR BACK UNTIL IT WAS FIXED. THE REP DROVE MY CAR FOR A WEEK AND OF COURSE NOTHING HAPPENED TIL THE MECHANIC DROVE IT. I HAVE HAD THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE BRAKE BOOSTERS REPLACED WHICH HAS SEEMED TO HELP THE BRAKE FROM STICKING BUT NOW MY ROTARS ARE RUINED AND VW DOES NOT WANT TO REPLACE THEM BECASUE THEY ARE MAINTENANCE PARTS WHEN IT WAS A WARRANTY PART THAT MADE THEM GO BAD. RECENTLY DRIVING TO SAN DIEGO MY CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT KEEP MY CAR AT A SET SPEED, WOULD NOT PULL HILLS (HAD A FULLY LOADED SEMI PASS ME) WOULD DROP TO 40 MPH ON GRADES, HAD TO KEEP THE CAR PEGGED TO GO POSTED SPEED LIMIT ON STRAIGHT STRETCHES. WINDOWS HAVE FALLEN TWICE ON EACH SIDE, MIDDLE RESTRAINT IN BACK SEAT LOCKS UP AND HAS TO BE REPLACED, CUP HOLDER BROKE, BRAKE RELAY WENT OUT SEVERAL TIMES (NO BRAKE LIGHTS ALMOST REAR ENDED). IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO ON THIS WILL IT FALL UNDER THE LEMON LAWS. I WANT TO REPLACE IT DUE TO HIGH COST AND TIME SPENT GOING BACK AND FORTH TO THE DEALER BUT I MORE THAN IT IS WORTH. WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS?*AK
NHTSA ODI #765170
Mileage unknown · Aug 2, 2002
Visibility
POWER WINDOW WAS GOING DOWN, HEARD SNAP AND WINDOW NEVER WENT BACK UP. SERVICE CENTER SAID IT WOULD BE 5 DAYS BEFORE THEY COULD GET ME IN AND THEY DECIDED TO DUCT TAPE MY WINDOW SO IT WOULD STAY UP. THEY SAID THIS IS A COMMON VW PROBLEM...SOMEHTING ABOUT A PLASTIC REGULATOR. NEVR BUY VOLKSWAGEN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #765120
Mileage unknown · Jul 25, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER HAS HAD AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES SINCE THE INITIAL LEASING OF THIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE FAILED EIGHT TIMES WITH THE SERVICE STATION DOING ACTUAL REPAIRS FOUR OF THOSE TIMES. TEH PROBLEM LIES WITH THE CALIPER SUSPENSION THAT CONTROLS THE BRAKES. *JG *CB
NHTSA ODI #566754
Mileage unknown · Jul 25, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND CRUISE CONTROLS, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING SAFETY RECALLS 03V-265 OR 04V-096.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2006. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
Remedy: THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY 06V-183. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD A REMEDY PERFORMED UNDER THIS RECALL SHOULD RETURN TO THEIR DEALER FOR THE REDESIGNED REMEDY. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8L VR6 ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE PUBLISHED ON THE LABEL FOR TIRES OF THE SIZE 205/50 R15 86H IS 0.1 BAR (1.45 PSI) TOO LOW. IT SHOULD BE 2.5 BAR (36.3 PSI). THE LABEL RECOMMENDS 2.4 BAR (34.8 PSI = 35 PSI).
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: UNDER INFLATED TIRES CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING, AND DRIVING WITH SUBSTANTIALY UNDER INFLATED TIRES PUTS THE CONSUMER AT A RISK FOR A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS, OR A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL IF THE OWNER WISHES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 29, 2003. 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 VW AT 1-800-893-5298.
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CAN SUFFER ABRASION DAMAGE IF THE REAR TIRE GOES FLAT AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNTIL THE TIRE DISINTEGRATES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL FIT PASSAT VEHICLES WITH A NEW WHEEL HOUSE LINER THAT WILL BETTER PROTECT THE CAR'S FILLER NECK. JETTA VEHICLES WILL BE FITTED WITH A DIFFERENT METAL SHIELD DESIGNED TO ENHANCE ABRASION PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF TIRE DISINTEGRATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 13, 2003. 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 VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE HEAD INJURY CRITERION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE UPPER RETAINER CLIP NEAR THE BP1 IMPACT LOCATION IS DESIGNED TO BREAK WHEN IMPACTED BY THE HEAD FORM. IN SOME CASES, THE MATERIAL OF THE TRIM PART MAY BE MORE IMPACT RESISTANT AS A RESULT OF VARIATIONS IN THE MOLDING PROCESS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE CLIP FROM BREAKING ON IMPACT AND RESULT IN LESS DEFORMATION IN THE IMPACTED AREA AND A HIGHER DECLERATION OF THE HEAD FORM, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TRIM COVER FROM EACH OF THE B PILLARS AND INSTALL A NEW COVER.
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 & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
BY LETTERS DATED MAY 24, 2006 AND AUGUST 4, 2006, VOLKSWAGEN (VW) NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO 06V-183) INVOLVING MODEL YEAR (MY) 1998-2002 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE AND 1999-2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL.VOLKSWAGEN?S RECALL COVERS 646,246 VEHICLES.PREVIOUSLY, VW RECALLED THESE VEHICLES TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (RECALLS 03V-265 AND 04V-096) THAT WAS UNIQUE TO VEHICLES WITH CRUISE CONTROL.VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING RECALLS 03V-265 AND 04V-096.VOLKSWAGEN WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH.BASED ON VOLKSWAGEN'S SAFETY RECALL ACTION, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
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Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
BY LETTERS DATED MAY 24, 2006 AND AUGUST 4, 2006, VOLKSWAGEN (VW) NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO 06V-183) INVOLVING MODEL YEAR (MY) 1998-2002 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE AND 1999-2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL.VOLKSWAGEN?S RECALL COVERS 646,246 VEHICLES.PREVIOUSLY, VW RECALLED THESE VEHICLES TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (RECALLS 03V-265 AND 04V-096) THAT WAS UNIQUE TO VEHICLES WITH CRUISE CONTROL.VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING RECALLS 03V-265 AND 04V-096.VOLKSWAGEN WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH.BASED ON VOLKSWAGEN'S SAFETY RECALL ACTION, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
BY LETTERS DATED MAY 24, 2006 AND AUGUST 4, 2006, VOLKSWAGEN (VW) NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO 06V-183) INVOLVING MODEL YEAR (MY) 1998-2002 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE AND 1999-2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL.VOLKSWAGEN?S RECALL COVERS 646,246 VEHICLES.PREVIOUSLY, VW RECALLED THESE VEHICLES TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (RECALLS 03V-265 AND 04V-096) THAT WAS UNIQUE TO VEHICLES WITH CRUISE CONTROL.VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING RECALLS 03V-265 AND 04V-096.VOLKSWAGEN WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH.BASED ON VOLKSWAGEN'S SAFETY RECALL ACTION, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
RQ03010 · Brake Light Switch
Opened Dec 17, 2003 · Closed Mar 1, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
THE NUMBER OF DUPLICATES BETWEEN ODI AND MANUFACTURER FAILURE REPORTS CANNOT BE DETERMINED DUE TO MISSING AND OR INACCURATE INFORMATION.THE INJURY NOTED ABOVE WAS MINOR.ON FEBRUARY 26, 2004, VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. (VW) SUBMITTED A DEFECT NOTIFICATION (PER 49CFR573) TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) ADVISING THAT CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999 - 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VEHICLES MANUFACUTURED WITH THE SAME BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AS RECALLED UNDER 03V-265 (MY 1998-2002 NEW BEETLE) ARE AFFECTED BY A SAFETY DEFECT.SPECIFICALLY, IF THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, OR COULD STAY ILLUMINATED CONTINUALLY EVEN WHEN THE BRAKES ARE NOT APPLIED.EITHER CONDITION RESULTS IN THE INABILITY OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOTIFY OTHER MOTORISTS OF VEHICLE BRAKING, THUS INCREASING THE RISK OF A REAR END COLLISION AND OCCUPANT INJURY.ACCORDINGLY, VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING JETTA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1998 TO NOVEMBER 2001 TO INSPECT AND REPLACE FREE OF CHARGE ANY AFFECTED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES.THE RECALL PROGRAM, VW CODE WX, WILL COMMENCE IN APRIL 2004.
EA00028 · Fuel Tank Puncture
Opened Dec 28, 2000 · Closed Jan 29, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
No summary supplied.
PE00033 · Fuel Tank Puncture
Opened Aug 10, 2000 · Closed Dec 28, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION ON AUGUST 10, 2000 BASED ON 9 REPORTS REGARDING PUNCTURED FUEL TANKS INVOLVING THE JETTA, PASSAT, AND CABRIO MODELS.THE REPORTS INDICATE ADDITIONAL REPORTS IN ITS RESPONSE TO THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED FOR FURTHER STUDY.
PE99007 · Passenger Compartment Fire
Opened Jan 29, 1999 · Closed Feb 8, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Unknown Or Other
IN ITS LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 4, 1999, VOLKSWAGEN STATED THAT IT WILL RECALL APPROXIMATELY 23,600 REDESIGNED 1999 JETTA AND GOLF 4-DOOR VEHICLES, OF WHICH APPROXIMATELY 11,000 HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CUSTOMERS, TO CORRECT A DEFECT THATMAY CAUSE A FIRE IN THE PASSENGEER COMPARTMENT AFTER A VEHICLE COLLISION.A SOUND INSULATION MATERIAL ATTACHED TO THE INSIDE OF THE B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION SEVERE ENOUGH TO ACTIVATE THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER, THE HOT EXHAUST GAS FROM THE PRETENSIONER COULD IGNITE THE INSULATION MATERIAL IF IT IS TOO CLOSE TO THE PRETENSIONER.VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION MATERIAL FROM THE B-PILLARS.
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