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1999 VW GOLF Recall - Campaign #99V022000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1999 VW GOLF RECALL - #99V022000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : FRAME AND MEMBERS

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.

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Vehicle 1999 VW GOLF
Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Manufactured between 9/1/1998 - 1/31/1999
Recalled on 2/8/1999
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 2/15/1999
# Affected 36,258
Recalled for STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
 
Description 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.
Consequences THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE MATTING MATERIALS FROM INSIDE THE B-PILLAR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE.
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).
See also 1999 VW GOLF Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS

1999 VW GOLF Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP

1999 VW GOLF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
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