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  NHTSA Recall 96V128000

NHTSA Campaign Id 96V128000; Date: Jul. 8, 1996

An electrical short in the wiring can occur resulting in a possible fire.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1994 Volkswagen Jetta

Component: Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls

Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc

Affected Units:: 1,100

icon3 Recall Summary:

The sheet metal panels of both rear doors have openings for the routing of the electrical window regulator wiring. The panel openings have sharp edges that can damage the insulation of the wiring harness.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will install a protective edge cover in both rear door inner panel openings.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: equipment; electric power accessories; windows. Vehicle description: 4-door vehicles equipped with electric window regulators. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin note: 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 18, 1996

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All recalls of Volkswagen vehicles.

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