Recall
Volkswagen Jetta — 96V128000
NHTSA ID
96V128000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Years Affected
1994
Recall Date
1996-07-08
Component
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Units Affected
1,100
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE SHEET METAL PANELS OF BOTH REAR DOORS HAVE OPENINGS FOR THE ROUTING OF THE ELECTRICAL WINDOW REGULATOR WIRING. THE PANEL OPENINGS HAVE SHARP EDGES THAT CAN DAMAGE THE INSULATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS.
Consequence
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE EDGE COVER IN BOTH REAR DOOR INNER PANEL OPENINGS.