Volkswagen Jetta 1993
Model Jetta made in 1993 by Volkswagen got 21 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 6 recalls as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment and exterior lighting.
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V178000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 04/01/1993 to 02/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 34000 | 11/29/1995 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 09/20/1995 | 09/25/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A worn and noisy fan motor shaft can seize renderingthe fan motor inoperative, eventually causing the engine to overheat and stall. a stalled vehicle in traffic can increase the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the complete cooling fan assembly on vehicle having the potential shaft material problem. dealers will install a new fan blade including a new lock nut on vehicle with loose fan blade lock nuts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine cooling system; fan.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with vr6 engines.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. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V054000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 04/01/1993 to 10/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 104000 | 05/05/1995 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/13/1995 | 03/23/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The jacks supplied with these vehicles were assembled with an improperly machined spindle, so that a sharp ridge on the edge of spindle's thread would have remained. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This ridge can damage the inside thread of the jack's scissor shoe when the jack is used to lift the vehicle. the jack could collapse with the possibility that a person standing close to the vehicle could be injured. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with a new jack. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: equipment; jacks.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if a replacement jack has not been provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E012000 | SABERSPORT | E (Equipment) | 16270 | 05/11/2009 | OVSC | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/07/2009 | 04/07/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 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). | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 95E034000 | ROSTRA PRECISION CONTROLS | E (Equipment) | 79 | 08/01/1995 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/18/1995 | 09/01/1995 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | When installed in the vehicles, a tie wrap is used to guide the cruise control cable in the engine compartment. some tie wraps have been installed with a large loop opening improperly guiding the cable which could prevent the throttle from returning to its full idle position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The engine speed may not return to idle increasing thepotential for a vehicle collision. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the cruise control tie wrap and install a newly designed guide. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description:aftermarket cruise control units used on volkswagen jetta and golf vehicles.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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 69 9704 | 07/21/1997 | 53601 | Removal and installation of airbag control module. *yc | 12/02/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| GRP28/9504 | 07/01/1995 | 45674 | Diagnostics for complauints of engine miss/poor performance. *tw | 04/25/1996 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| GRP97/9504 | 06/01/1995 | 45015 | Daytime running lights, resistor wire installation. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 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 - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 01 9706 | 04/10/1997 | 53603 | Engine intermittently will not start, possibledtc's stored in tcm dtc memory | 12/02/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| GRP24/9503 | 04/01/1995 | 24-95-01 | 45017 | Oil accumulation in the air intake system. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| VW24/9501 | 02/01/1995 | 42012 | Intake air supply system, oil accumulation. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| VW57/9504 | 02/01/1995 | 57-95-01 | 42011 | Exterior door locks freezing. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||||
| GRP55/9501 | 08/01/1995 | 45673 | Hood lock fastener, torque revision. *tw | 04/25/1996 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 00 9706 | 07/31/1997 | 53633 | Chart identifies which transmission control modules (tmc) are available for various states. *ak | 12/02/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 00 9706 | 07/31/1997 | 53633 | Chart identifies which transmission control modules (tmc) are available for various states. *ak | 12/02/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||||
| GRP40/9502 | 04/01/1995 | 44003 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 0101 | 06/12/2001 | 621613 | Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt | 09/27/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
| 9701149701A | 01/14/1997 | 53646 | Information on replacing center high-mounted brake light. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 9801 | 03/23/1998 | 600981 | Difficulties in closing rear lid. *yc | 06/16/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 0302 | 02/03/2003 | 10001091 | Installing new style switch for the throttle position sensor. *tt | 04/14/2003 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE00033 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/10/2000 | 12/28/2000 | FUEL TANK PUNCTURE | ||
| The office of defects investigation has received nine reports regarding punctured fuel tanks involving the jetta, passat and cabrio models.the reports indicate the fuel tank was punctured as a result of a blow-out of the right rear tire.this investigation has been opened to further study this issue. | ||||||
| EA00028 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/28/2000 | 01/29/2002 | FUEL TANK PUNCTURE | 02V026000 | |
| It allege that the fuel tank and fuel fill pipe puncture from tire blow-out | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 12/26/1996 | 3 | 10/23/1993 | |
| Ignition tumbler failed. | |||
| 07/05/1995 | |||
| The engine shuts off without warning and while driving at high speeds. please describe. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 01/06/1997 | 1 | 07/08/1993 | |
| Jack recalled, replacement jack has not yet been received. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1993 | |
| Tail light ass'ys replaced under warranty per service bulletin (approx. 1995) because trunk stops weren't high enough and trunk would close on taillight, puncturing lens, then fill up with water and blow out bulbs. approx. 3 years later, i rec'd a ticket from chp because of no tail lights or brake lights. same problem. i covered hole with silicone and replaced the bulbs. later, the blinkers/flashers stopped working, then the horn quit and dealer says it may a crimped wire which also killed the ac. one other person i know with a similar jetta also has blinkers/flashers that stopped working, then their horn... | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - UNIT | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1993 | |
| Tail light ass'ys replaced under warranty per service bulletin (approx. 1995) because trunk stops weren't high enough and trunk would close on taillight, puncturing lens, then fill up with water and blow out bulbs. approx. 3 years later, i rec'd a ticket from chp because of no tail lights or brake lights. same problem. i covered hole with silicone and replaced the bulbs. later, the blinkers/flashers stopped working, then the horn quit and dealer says it may a crimped wire which also killed the ac. one other person i know with a similar jetta also has blinkers/flashers that stopped working, then their horn... | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1993 | |
| Tail light ass'ys replaced under warranty per service bulletin (approx. 1995) because trunk stops weren't high enough and trunk would close on taillight, puncturing lens, then fill up with water and blow out bulbs. approx. 3 years later, i rec'd a ticket from chp because of no tail lights or brake lights. same problem. i covered hole with silicone and replaced the bulbs. later, the blinkers/flashers stopped working, then the horn quit and dealer says it may a crimped wire which also killed the ac. one other person i know with a similar jetta also has blinkers/flashers that stopped working, then their horn... | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| Door locks are stuck in the locked position due to the lock cylinder falling out of their welded position into the door. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 12/01/1998 | |||
| Recalls 98v195000 and 98v160000; rear brake line and the hood latch recalls which were not yet modified because of no availability of parts. dealer is pulliam ford, 655 broad river road, columbia, sc 29210 please provide further information. *ak | |||
| Recall # 98v160000 vw/hood latch; parts unavailable to correct recall. owner has contacted dealer several times since the beginning of october. dealer is not sure when parts will be available to correct recall. *ak | |||
| 09/02/1998 | |||
| The consumer received a recall letter for the hood latch assembly. in each attempt to get vehicle serviced, there were no parts available. the recall number is 98v16000. *ak | |||
| 10/17/1998 | |||
| Consumer received a recall letter, and the parts were not available when dealer was contacted. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 6 | ||
| Bumper to bumper traffic warm weather/transmission wont downshift/car almost stalls/no power | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 01/11/1995 | |||
| While applying seat belt, belt becomes twisted and becomes jammed. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 08/12/2001 | |||
| Driver's seat belt will not return back into retractor. leaving occupant unrestrained. dealer contacted. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 06/01/1993 | |||
| Shoulder belt does not retract properly. seatbelt gets caught in door. this was reported to the dealer years ago. they said nothing was wrong with it! the shoulder belts are now almost completely cut through from being caught in the door so many times. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| While driving the driver's side seatback and frame broke, causing the seat to collapse rearward. please describe details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/01/1998 | |||
| Recalls 98v195000 and 98v160000; rear brake line and the hood latch recalls which were not yet modified because of no availability of parts. dealer is pulliam ford, 655 broad river road, columbia, sc 29210 please provide further information. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 12/26/1996 | 3 | 10/23/1993 | |
| Automatic door locks failed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/15/2002 | |||
| Sunroof almost flew off while driving at 65 mph. manufacturer has been contacted. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 02/01/1999 | ||
| I was getting on the highway, i heard air coming from the roof of my car and looked up and my sunroof blew off and could have hit the car behind me causing seriouse injury or death had it hit the windshield of another vehical. i had no warning and my sunroof was not opend at the time of departure.*ak | |||
| 12/26/1996 | 3 | 10/23/1993 | |
| Sunroof failed. | |||