1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Recall ID from NHTSA: 99V022000
| Auto Recall Date: |
FEB 05, 1999 |
| Vehicle Component: |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Model Affected |
GOLF |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
36258
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
FEB 05, 1999
Vehicle Component:
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
36258
Model Affected
1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
1999 Volkswagen Golf Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE MATTING MATERIALS FROM INSIDE THE B-PILLAR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
36258
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC UF
1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Recall ID from NHTSA: 05V154000
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 19, 2005 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Model Affected |
GOLF |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
30708
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 19, 2005
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
30708
Model Affected
1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
1999 Volkswagen Golf Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND DOUBLE-LAYER FUEL TANKS, TENSION ON THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP SUPPLY NIPPLE TO CRACK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LEAK.
Defect Consequence:
LEAKING FUEL, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE FOR TENSION, AND INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP SUPPLY NIPPLE FOR CRACKING. IF NECESSARY THE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 25, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
30708
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC UU
1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Recall ID from NHTSA: 03V155000
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 22, 2003 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Model Affected |
GOLF |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
4243
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 22, 2003
Vehicle Component:
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4243
Model Affected
1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
1999 Volkswagen Golf 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, ¿TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.¿ THE RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE PUBLISHED ON THE LABEL FOR TIRES OF THE SIZE 205/50 R15 86H IS 0.1 BAR (1.45 PSI) TOO LOW. IT SHOULD BE 2.5 BAR (36.3 PSI). THE LABEL RECOMMENDS 2.4 BAR (34.8 PSI = 35 PSI).
Defect Consequence:
UNDER INFLATED TIRES CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING, AND DRIVING WITH SUBSTANTIALLY UNDER INFLATED TIRES PUTS THE CONSUMER AT RISK FOR A CRASH.
Remedy:
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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4243
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC WN
1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Recall ID from NHTSA: 07V063000
| Auto Recall Date: |
FEB 20, 2007 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Model Affected |
GOLF |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
1002000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
FEB 20, 2007
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1002000
Model Affected
1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
1999 Volkswagen Golf Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Defect Consequence:
THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1002000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC N4