NHTSA Recall 99V022000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V022000; Date: Feb. 5, 1999
This could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Volkswagen Golf; 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
Component: Structure:frame And Members
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 36,258
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove the matting materials from inside the b-pillar on both sides of the vehicle.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 15, 1999
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