1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Recall 36688 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	99V022000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	UF
Make:	Volkswagen
Model:	Golf
Year:	1999
Component:	Structure:frame and members
Manufacturers Involved:	Volkswagen of america,inc
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	09/01/1998
End Date Of Manufacturing:	01/31/1999
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	36258
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	02/15/1999
Recall Initiator:	Odi
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Date Report Received By ODI:	02/05/1999
Date Added To File:	02/08/1999
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.
Consequence Summary:	This could result in a fire.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will remove the matting materials from inside the b-pillar on both sides of the vehicle.
Further Notes:	Owner notification began february 15, 1999.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 vwoa at 1-877-270-4178.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1999 Volkswagen Golf Structure:frame and members Recall