Nature of
Defect:
1. FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK
Recall
Number:
02V026000
Dates
Manufactured:
AUG
1996 to DEC 1998
Number
of Vehicles Affected:
311047
Date
Owners Notified On:
N/A
Vehicle:
1998 Volkswagen Jetta
Defect Description:
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CAN SUFFER
ABRASION DAMAGE IF THE REAR TIRE GOES FLAT AND THE VEHICLE IS
DRIVEN UNTIL THE TIRE DISINTEGRATES.
Consequence of Defect:
FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL FIT PASSAT VEHICLES WITH A NEW WHEEL HOUSE LINER
THAT WILL BETTER PROTECT THE CAR'S FILLER NECK. JETTA VEHICLES
WILL BE FITTED WITH A DIFFERENT METAL SHIELD DESIGNED TO ENHANCE
ABRASION PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF TIRE DISINTEGRATION. OWNER
NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 13, 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 VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Nature of
Defect:
2. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Recall
Number:
03V156000
Dates
Manufactured:
AUG
1997 to OCT 1998
Number
of Vehicles Affected:
9811
Date
Owners Notified On:
JUN
2003
Vehicle:
1998 Volkswagen Jetta
Defect Description:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8L VR6 ENGINES FAIL
TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
STANDARD NO. 110, -ôTIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.-ö 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).
Consequence of Defect:
UNDER INFLATED TIRES CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING, AND DRIVING
WITH SUBSTANTIALY UNDER INFLATED TIRES PUTS THE CONSUMER AT A
RISK FOR A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
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.
Component
Description:
1. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin
Number:
0410
Bulletin
Date:
MAY
2004
Vehicle:
1998 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
EVALUATING FUEL MIXTURE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) - HOW TO
PERFORM EFFECTIVE DIAGNOSTIC RELATED TO FUEL SYSTEM ADAPTATION
SYSTEM TOO RICH/ TOO LEAN. VOLKSWAGEN. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER -
10007712 )
Component
Description:
2. SEATS
Bulletin
Number:
0101
Bulletin
Date:
JUN
2001
Vehicle:
1998 Volkswagen Jetta
Summary:
SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR
CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER -
621613 )