VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1994: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V128000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | JETTA | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-11-18 | 1996-07-08 | 1996-07-10 |
Production Dates: 1991-10-01 - 1992-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1100
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE EDGE COVER IN BOTH REAR DOOR INNER PANEL OPENINGS.
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.
