NHTSA recall 96V-128 (96V128000)

visibility recall reported July 8, 1996 - about 1,100 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V128000
Also written as: 96V-128
Reported: July 8, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~1,100
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE EDGE COVER IN BOTH REAR DOOR INNER PANEL OPENINGS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-128 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volkswagen Jetta - 1994

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