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  Defect Investigation of Hood Latch Failure

Investigation of Hood Latch Failure

Subject: Hood latch failure
Components covered:
  • Structure
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Jul. 1, 1998. It was closed on Jul. 20, 1998. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Alleged that the hood fly-up while driving
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1995 Volkswagen Golf
  • 1996 Volkswagen Golf
  • 1995 Volkswagen GTI
  • 1996 Volkswagen GTI
  • 1995 Volkswagen Jetta
  • 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

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