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NHTSA recall 96V128000

Visibility › Power window devices and controls

Volkswagen Jetta

Reported Jul 8, 19961,100 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCBuilt Oct 1, 1991 – Jul 1, 1992

The defect

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.

The risk

An electrical short in the wiring can occur resulting in a possible fire.

The remedy

Dealers will install a protective edge cover in both rear door inner panel openings.

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Vehicles in this recall

Volkswagen Jetta
1994

Notes

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.