NHTSA Recall 98V160000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V160000; Date: Jul. 16, 1998
Unexpected opening of the hood could occur obstructing the driver's view of the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Volkswagen Golf; 1994 Volkswagen Golf; 1995 Volkswagen Golf; 1996 Volkswagen Golf; 1993 Volkswagen GTI; 1994 Volkswagen GTI; 1995 Volkswagen GTI; 1996 Volkswagen GTI; 1993 Volkswagen Jetta; 1994 Volkswagen Jetta; 1995 Volkswagen Jetta; 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 238,000
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the hood latch and securing bolts and replace them if necessary.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 15, 1998
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