1995 Volkswagen Jetta III

1995 Volkswagen Jetta III Recalls

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1995 Volkswagen Jetta III Recalls

1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Recall ID from NHTSA: 98V195000
Auto Recall Date:
AUG 17, 1998

Vehicle Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 153000
Model Affected
1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

1995 Volkswagen Jetta III 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.

Defect Consequence:
REPEATED CHAFING COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A LEAKING BRAKE LINE CAUSING DIMINISHED BRAKING IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT INCREASING THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED LINES.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
153000

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Recall ID from NHTSA: 95V178000
Auto Recall Date:
SEP 20, 1995

Vehicle Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 34000
Model Affected
1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

1995 Volkswagen Jetta III Defect Summary:
IMPROPER MATERIAL WAS USED IN MANUFACTURING THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAUSING THE SHAFT TO WEAR AND BECOME NOISY.

Defect Consequence:
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.

Remedy:
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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
34000

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Recall ID from NHTSA: 95E034000
Auto Recall Date:
AUG 18, 1995

Vehicle Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 79
Model Affected
1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

1995 Volkswagen Jetta III 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.

Defect Consequence:
THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THEPOTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE COLLISION.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CRUISE CONTROL TIE WRAP AND INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED GUIDE.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
79

Notes:
ROSTRA PRECISION CONTROLS
1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Recall ID from NHTSA: 95V054000
Auto Recall Date:
MAR 13, 1995

Vehicle Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 104000
Model Affected
1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

1995 Volkswagen Jetta III 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.

Defect Consequence:
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.

Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW JACK.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
104000

Notes:
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1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Recall ID from NHTSA: 98V160000
Auto Recall Date:
JUL 16, 1998

Vehicle Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 238000
Model Affected
1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

1995 Volkswagen Jetta III 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.

Defect Consequence:
UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE HOOD COULD OCCUR OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOOD LATCH AND SECURING BOLTS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
238000

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
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