Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
GTI
Year
1993
Recall Campaign Number
98V160000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
Effect Of Defect
Unexpected Opening Of The Hood Could Occur ObstruCTIng The Driver’S View Of The Road While Driving, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Hood Latch And Securing Bolts And Replace Them If Necessary.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19920801
End Of Manufacture
19960228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
238000
Date Owners Notified
19981015
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19980716