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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
60–25K
1325–50K
2650–75K
2175–100K
18100–150K
4150K+
88 reports with mileage · 261 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Visibility. Review the 81 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
33 crash reports9 fire reports21 injury reports
What owners actually said
349 reports
143,000 miles · May 3, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
FITZGERALD OF ANNAPOLIS FAILED TO REPLACE THE STRETCH BOLTS WHEN THEY CHANGED THE TIMING BELT AT 40K MILES. AT 130K MILES, THE BOLTS GAVE AND THE ENGINE FELL OUT OF THE CAR. I REPAIRED THIS AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE CAR. AT 140K THE MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE ENGINE BLOCK SNAPPED AND THE ENGINE FELL OUT AGAIN. THE CAR NOW NEEDS A …
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FITZGERALD OF ANNAPOLIS FAILED TO REPLACE THE STRETCH BOLTS WHEN THEY CHANGED THE TIMING BELT AT 40K MILES. AT 130K MILES, THE BOLTS GAVE AND THE ENGINE FELL OUT OF THE CAR. I REPAIRED THIS AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE CAR. AT 140K THE MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE ENGINE BLOCK SNAPPED AND THE ENGINE FELL OUT AGAIN. THE CAR NOW NEEDS A NEW
NHTSA ODI #10119481
86,000 miles · Apr 30, 2005
Visibility
1999, VOLKSWAGEN, JETTA WOLFSBURG EDITION. FRONT AND BACK PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOWS WILL NOT GO DOWN; BACK DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO DOOR. PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOWS WAS STUCK IN THE UP POSITION COULD REPRESENT A HAZARD SHOULD THERE BE A WRECK AND THE WINDOWS COULD NOT BE LET DOWN. DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW FELL D…
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1999, VOLKSWAGEN, JETTA WOLFSBURG EDITION. FRONT AND BACK PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOWS WILL NOT GO DOWN; BACK DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO DOOR. PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOWS WAS STUCK IN THE UP POSITION COULD REPRESENT A HAZARD SHOULD THERE BE A WRECK AND THE WINDOWS COULD NOT BE LET DOWN. DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR WAS A SECURITY RISK, NOT ONLY FOR BEING ABLE TO SECURE THE CAR, BUT FROM SOMEONE BEING ABLE TO ENTER THE CAR WHILE DRIVING. VOLKSWAGEN HAD A SERVICE ORDER TO REPAIR THE KNOWN DEFECTIVE MECHANISM IN THE LATE MODEL 1999 CARS AND LATER, BUT IT DID NOT COVER THE EARLY 1999 MODELS, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS THE SAME PROBLEM AND DEFECTIVE PARTS. NEITHER THE DEALER ON LORAIN AVENUE IN NORTH OLMSTED CLEVELAND, OHIO NOR VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA WILL REPAIR THE DEFECT WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10118762
Mileage unknown · Apr 4, 2005
Fuel System, Gasoline
COMPLAINT REGARDING RECALL WORK APPOINTMENT. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE WORK WOULD BE COMPLETED, HOWEVER THE DEALER CALLED THE CONSUMER AND TOLD HIM THERE WERE NO MORE PARTS AVAILABLE. THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER DID NOT WORK. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10117541
58,000 miles · Mar 15, 2005
Seat BeltsInjury
1) SEAT BELT!!! CENTER SEAT BELT IN BACK SEA DOES NOT WORK. VW REFUSED TO FIX EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE! 2) MUSTY SMELL FROM A/C!! IT HAPPENS EVERY SUMMER. I TREAT IT WITH LYSOL BUT THAT ONLY LASTS A WEEK. HAS IT DONE PROFESSIONALLY, THAT ONLY LASTED ONE MONTH. 3) WINDOW REGULATORS NOT WORKING. DRIVER SIDDE WINDO…
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1) SEAT BELT!!! CENTER SEAT BELT IN BACK SEA DOES NOT WORK. VW REFUSED TO FIX EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE! 2) MUSTY SMELL FROM A/C!! IT HAPPENS EVERY SUMMER. I TREAT IT WITH LYSOL BUT THAT ONLY LASTS A WEEK. HAS IT DONE PROFESSIONALLY, THAT ONLY LASTED ONE MONTH. 3) WINDOW REGULATORS NOT WORKING. DRIVER SIDDE WINDOW WILL ONLY GO ALL THE WAY UP OR ALL THE WAY DOWN. NOTHING IN BETWEEN. 4) GLOVE BOX LATCH BROKE. 5) RUBBERCOATING IS RUBBING OFF OF ALL HANDLES.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10114121
40,000 miles · Feb 22, 2005
Fuel System, Diesel
DRIVER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE DIESEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED IT THREE TIMES. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10112888
54,700 miles · Feb 15, 2005
Equipment
THE WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE A TENDENCY TO BREAK. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY ARE PLASTIC AND IT IS COMMON KNOWLEDGE THAT THEY BREAK FREQUENTLY.
NHTSA ODI #10110564
90,000 miles · Feb 6, 2005
Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, UNDER ANY ACCELERATION, ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILS AND THE VEHICLE'S THROTTLE DOES NOT RESPOND. ONCE WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE E-WAY, VEHICLE BEGAN DECELERATING AS IF GAS PEDAL WERE NOT DEPRESSED AND I HAD TO QUICKLY PULL OVER TO SHOULDER TO AVOID BEING STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF E-WAY. ANOTHER TIME I…
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WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, UNDER ANY ACCELERATION, ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILS AND THE VEHICLE'S THROTTLE DOES NOT RESPOND. ONCE WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE E-WAY, VEHICLE BEGAN DECELERATING AS IF GAS PEDAL WERE NOT DEPRESSED AND I HAD TO QUICKLY PULL OVER TO SHOULDER TO AVOID BEING STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF E-WAY. ANOTHER TIME I PULLED OUT INTO HEAVY TRAFFIC AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED, NEARLY CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. BOTH TIMES, EPC LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN DASH CLUSTER - I WAS ABLE TO RESET THE PROBLEM BY SHUTTING VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTING ENGINE. DEALER DIAGNOSED A FAILED VALVE IN THE THROTTLE BODY. WHEN I ASKED THE SERVICE WRITER IF THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM, HE REPLIED "WELL, NOT ALL OF THEM FAIL." TO ME THIS IMPLIES A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. I CONTACTED VW AND THEY WOULD OFFER NO ASSISTANCE IN REPLACING A PART THAT CONTROLS THE THROTTLE - THIS SHOULD NEVER FAIL! VW ALSO WOULD NOT HELP ME WHEN I WENT THROUGH 3 BRAKE SWITCHES (PART NOW SUBJECT TO RECALL). VEHICLE NEEDS NEW THROTTLE BODY. PART IS APPROX. $800 + LABOR. WHY WOULD THE THROTTLE FAIL ON A VEHICLE WELL UNDER 100,000 MILES? PRIMARY SYSTEMS (BRAKING, ACCELERATING) SHOULD NEVER FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND UNACCEPTABLE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10109959
Mileage unknown · Jan 5, 2005
Electrical System
THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER AND TACHOMETER HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE. *SC THE CONSUMER WAS REFUSED SERVICE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *TC
NHTSA ODI #10109156
Mileage unknown · Dec 15, 2004
Suspension
VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE, CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT. TIRE WAS CHANGED, BUT THE TIRE LEANED INWARD INTO THE VEHICLE. RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE REAR AXLE BROKE WHEN TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10103812
Mileage unknown · Dec 12, 2004
Suspension
MID-1999 VOLKSWAGEN INTRODUCED THE JETTA IV SERIES. THE COILS SUSPENSION SPRINGS ON THE 4-CYLINDER TDI DIESEL ARE TOO TALL AND TOO SOFT, LEADING TO EXTREME OVER STEER AND BODY ROLL IN CURVES AND EXTREME INTOLERANCE FOR WIND TURBULENCE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CREATED BY NATURE, TRACTOR TRAILERS AND (EVEN) SMALL CARS. THIS IS (NEARLY)…
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MID-1999 VOLKSWAGEN INTRODUCED THE JETTA IV SERIES. THE COILS SUSPENSION SPRINGS ON THE 4-CYLINDER TDI DIESEL ARE TOO TALL AND TOO SOFT, LEADING TO EXTREME OVER STEER AND BODY ROLL IN CURVES AND EXTREME INTOLERANCE FOR WIND TURBULENCE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CREATED BY NATURE, TRACTOR TRAILERS AND (EVEN) SMALL CARS. THIS IS (NEARLY) AN ADMITTED DEFECT, AS VOLKSWAGEN OFFERS A SPRING UPGRADE KIT FOR 4-CYLINDER JETTAS IN ITS AFTERMARKET CATALOG! NESTLED RIGHT THERE BETWEEN THE CUSTOM KEY FOBS AND FLOOR MATS! FURTHERMORE, REVIEWS OF THE 2005 MODEL REVEAL A COMPLETE OVERHAUL TO THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. I HAVE TRIED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH STIFFER AND WIDER TIRES, TO NO AVAIL. THEY NEED TO BE TAKEN TO TASK ON THIS ISSUE. I AM REPORTING TODAY, AS IT IS ONLY MODERATELY WINDY AND (YET) I HAVE HAD DIFFICULTY MAINTAINING STABILITY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS COULD BE AN UNDETECTED FACTOR IN MANY INCIDENTS.*JB
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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