Volkswagen Gti 1993

Model Gti made in 1993 by Volkswagen got 2 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system. There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages and service brakes, hydraulic.

Gti year 1993

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins

Model 1993

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH
98V160000	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC	from 08/01/1992 to 02/28/1996	V (Vehicle)	238000	10/15/1998	ODI	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	07/16/1998	08/06/1998
Defect 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 Summary	Unexpected opening of the hood could occur obstructing the driver's view of the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect the hood latch and securing bolts and replace them if necessary.
Notes	Owner notification began october 15, 1998.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 1-800-822-8987.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
98V195000	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC	from 02/01/1992 to 06/30/1995	V (Vehicle)	153000	10/15/1998	MFR	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC	08/17/1998	08/28/1998
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the rear brake line on the passenger side was routed too close to the corner of the fuel tank. the line could be damaged by chafing against the fuel tank.
Consequence Summary	Repeated chafing could eventually result in a leaking brake line causing diminished braking in one brake circuit increasing the vehicle's stopping distance.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace any damaged lines.
Notes	Owner notification began october 15, 1998.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 vw at 1-800-822-8987.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
AIR BAGS
69 9704	07/21/1997		53601	Removal and installation of airbag control module. *yc	12/02/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
90 9702	07/09/1997	90 95-07	53600	Vehicles with daytime running lights can experience loss of instrument cluster illumination if driven foe extended durations/replace original instrumentcluster housing with 1996 version. *ak	03/30/1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
2015831	08/28/2008		10026848	Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe	12/29/2008
SEATS
0101	06/12/2001		621613	Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt	09/27/2001
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
2015831	08/28/2008		10026848	Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe	12/29/2008