| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : GTI | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 19920801 - 19960228 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V160000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19981015 | Date Received by ODI: 19980716 | Date Added to Database: 19980806 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 238000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE HOOD COULD OCCUR OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOOD LATCH AND SECURING BOLTS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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