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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V156000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1997 to 10/31/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 9811 | 09/29/2003 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/23/2003 | 04/24/2003 | 571 | 110 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.8l vr6 engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling, and driving with substantialy under inflated tires puts the consumer at a risk for a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with corrected labels, or a dealer can install the label if the owner wishes. owner notification began september 29, 2003. 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 1-800-893-5298. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vw recall no. wp.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 9803 | 06/24/1998 | 601874 | Subject on radio code retrieval procedures. *yc | 08/28/1998 | |
| 9802 | 06/16/1998 | 601518 | Information on installing any aftermarket radio. *yc | 08/06/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 12/17/2010 | 47000 | ||
| Tl- the contact 1998 volkswagen jetta. while driving approximately 15 mph the vehicle hit a pot hole and sustained a flat tire. the contact pulled over to the side to replace the tire with the replacement tire when the jack broke. the dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer. the manufacturer was contacted and stated the jack was not covered under warranty and it would be the contact responsibility to replace it. the jack was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 47,000. ds | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 02/18/1999 | 1 | ||
| While traveling 65mph depressed cigarette lighter and it had popped out of socket under passenger's seat & floor mat caught fire. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 05/02/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2098 | |
| Air conditioner compressor failed with only 45000, i have had a number of jetta owners complain about the same defect. the cost estimated at volkswagen was 1600 dollars. *ak | |||
| 04/26/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Continual problems, some undiagnosed. unsympathetic dealership. reoccuring problems. most problems occurring after lease/warranty were up. too many problems for a car that is only about 2 and a half years old. dealership unable to diagnose why brake light is on, a/c not working, engine not starting although starter was replaced, or why engine began smoking. all the problems appear related. they all occur at the same time.the car is unsafe and i am afraid to drive it now because no one can figure out what is wrong with it.*ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| The car has a reocurring problem with a mildew smell in the a/c system. the dealer has sprayed disinfectant in the vents and was going to disassemble and clean the unit. the regional vw rep. had said that spraying was all they were going to do. however, there is a flyer at the dealer, published by vw offering an optional service to acrylic coat the exaporator. i feel that vw knows this is a problem, and while i am under warrantee, i feel it should be done free of charge to me. vw does not agree. i am also concerned that there may be a problem existing with bacteria laden water (legionaires disease, etc). i have already been treated for a fungal infection on my torso that came out of nowhere. i am not sure if that is related or not, but i have never had any type of skin problems in my 36 years. the smell is horrible, and i don't think a new car should have this kind of problem.. thank you in advance | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| Air conditioner pipe exploded. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 06/24/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Volume uncontrollable; volume blasts or reduces at will; severe audible shock. nlm | |||
| 08/01/1998 | |||
| Cd player failure. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | |||
| 02/16/1998 | 2 | 12/31/1997 | |
| The ski racks installed by a dealer came off the vehicle with the snow boards caused severe damage. yh | |||