Make : VOLKSWAGEN Model : GOLF Year : 1995
Build Dates : 19920801 - 19960228
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V160000
Date Owner's Notified: 19981015 Date Received by ODI: 19980716 Date Added to Databse: 19980806
Manufacturer's Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 238000
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.
Consequence:
      UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE HOOD COULD OCCUR OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
      DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOOD LATCH AND SECURING BOLTS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY.
Report Initiator: ODI Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
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