(1) FIRST, THE TURN SIGNALS BEGAN TO ACT STRANGE. WHEN USING THEM THEY FLASHED, PAUSED, THEN CONTINUED TO FLASH. LATER IN THE DAY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PUT THE HAZARD LIGHTS ON, THEY DIDN'T WORK. AFTER THAT, THE TURN SIGNALS DIDN'T WORK EITHER. (2) SAFETY ISSUE WHILE DRIVING, BUT NO ACCIDENT/INJURY OCCURRED. (3) TOOK CAR TO …
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(1) FIRST, THE TURN SIGNALS BEGAN TO ACT STRANGE. WHEN USING THEM THEY FLASHED, PAUSED, THEN CONTINUED TO FLASH. LATER IN THE DAY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PUT THE HAZARD LIGHTS ON, THEY DIDN'T WORK. AFTER THAT, THE TURN SIGNALS DIDN'T WORK EITHER. (2) SAFETY ISSUE WHILE DRIVING, BUT NO ACCIDENT/INJURY OCCURRED. (3) TOOK CAR TO INDEPENDENT VW MECHANIC WHO REPLACED HAZARD/TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY. (4) NOW RESEARCHING PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT A RECALL FOR THIS VERY PROBLEM BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005 (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V584000); HOWEVER IT DIDN'T INCLUDE THE 1998 MODEL YEAR. WHY NOT? IT'S EVIDENT THAT THE DEFECT WAS PRESENT IN THAT YEAR ALSO. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10118329
Mileage unknown · Dec 2, 2004
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. CONSUMER FOUND THERE WERE ALOT OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE HEADLIGHTS. CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE BULB WITH HIGHER WALTAGE. THERE WAS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE PASSAT. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM WAS ELECTRICAL. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10102001
Mileage unknown · Sep 6, 2003
Exterior LightingCrash
STOP BRAKE LIGHT TOO DIM ON VW JETTA 1999 OLD BODY STYLE. I WAS DRIVING ON A LOCAL ROAD WITH A SAFE DISTANCE TO THE CAR INFRONT OF ME ( A JETTA 1999 OLD BODY STYLE) ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STOPPED AND I NEVER SAW ITS TAIL LIGHTS TURN ON. CONSEQUENTLY I REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF MY VEHICLE. INTERESTIN…
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STOP BRAKE LIGHT TOO DIM ON VW JETTA 1999 OLD BODY STYLE. I WAS DRIVING ON A LOCAL ROAD WITH A SAFE DISTANCE TO THE CAR INFRONT OF ME ( A JETTA 1999 OLD BODY STYLE) ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STOPPED AND I NEVER SAW ITS TAIL LIGHTS TURN ON. CONSEQUENTLY I REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF MY VEHICLE. INTERESTINGLY THE DRIVER IN THE CAR INFRONT OF ME TOLD ME THAT EVER SINCE HE HAD PURCHASED THIS CARD (ABOUT 2 YRS AGO) HE HAS BEEN REAR ENDED 3 TIMES BEFORE. TODAY I WAS DRIVING DOWN AND I NEARLY REAR ENDED ANOTHER JETTA OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL. I WAS OBEYING ALL TRAFFIC LAWS AND MAINTAINING A VERY SAFE DRIVING DISTANCE TO THE VEHICLE INFRONT OF ME. I MY SELF OWN THE SAME JETTA AND SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE HEARD COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER DRIVERS THAT MY TAIL LIGHTS ARE TOO DIM AND THEY NEARLY REAR ENDED ME. I WILL REALLY APPRECIATE IF THE OFFICE CAN INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE. THIS WILL SAVE A LOT OF PEOPLE FROM GETTING INJURED. THANK YOU JUNAID . *AK
NHTSA ODI #10037343
Mileage unknown · Feb 24, 2003
Exterior Lighting
THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED, WHICH CAUSED LIMITED VISIBILITY.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10009175
Mileage unknown · May 4, 2000
Exterior Lighting
HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF AT WILL. IT SHOWS ON DASHBOARD THAT HEADLIGHTS ARE ON, BUT THERE ARE NO HEADLIGHTS ON AFTER DRIVING A MILE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #861456
Mileage unknown · Feb 1, 1999
Exterior Lighting
RIGHT FRONT PARKING LIGHT IS DEFECTIVE AND FALLS OUT WHEN VEHICLE HITS BUMP,UNABLE TO CORRECT. YH
NHTSA ODI #607374
Mileage unknown · Oct 28, 1998
Exterior LightingSteering
THE FACTORY INSTALLED ALARM SOUNDS INTERMITTENTLY.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8L VR6 ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." 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 & remedy
Consequence: UNDER INFLATED TIRES CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING, AND DRIVING WITH SUBSTANTIALY UNDER INFLATED TIRES PUTS THE CONSUMER AT A RISK FOR A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
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 & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
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NHTSA investigations
2
EA00028 · Fuel Tank Puncture
Opened Dec 28, 2000 · Closed Jan 29, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
No summary supplied.
PE00033 · Fuel Tank Puncture
Opened Aug 10, 2000 · Closed Dec 28, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION ON AUGUST 10, 2000 BASED ON 9 REPORTS REGARDING PUNCTURED FUEL TANKS INVOLVING THE JETTA, PASSAT, AND CABRIO MODELS.THE REPORTS INDICATE ADDITIONAL REPORTS IN ITS RESPONSE TO THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED FOR FURTHER STUDY.
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