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NHTSA Campaign ID:
02V244000 Component: Equipment: Child Seat Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc |
| Year: 2000 |
Make: Volkswagon |
Model: Jetta |
Recall Date: 09/17/2002 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 332,950 Manufactured: 09/1999 - 01/2001 |
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Defect Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." child seat anchorages installed in the vehicle's rear seats must be identified by markings, and their location and use be described in the owner's manual.Consequence Summary: These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.Corrective Summary: Owners will be provided with a supplement for the owner's manual and also one set of four guidance fixtures intended to use in conjunction with child seats equipped with rigid or semi-rigid lower anchorage attachments. Also enclosed will be four decals together with installation instructions and a template for attaching the decals to the lower seat backs. Owner notification is expected to begin September 15, 2002. Owners should contact VWOA at 1-800-822-8987. |
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NHTSA Campaign ID:
04V096000 Component: Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America Inc. |
| Year: 2000 |
Make: Volkswagen |
Model: Jetta |
Recall Date: 02/20/2004 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 377,130 Manufactured: |
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Defect Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction.Consequence Summary: If this happens, the brake lights could become inoperative, or come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.Corrective Summary: Dealers will replace these switches. Owner notification is expected to begin during April 2004. Owners should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. |
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