NHTSA recall 98V-160 (98V160000)

latches, locks and linkages recall reported July 16, 1998 - about 238,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V160000
Also written as: 98V-160
Reported: July 16, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~238,000
Component: latches, locks and linkages

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE HOOD COULD OCCUR OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOOD LATCH AND SECURING BOLTS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-160 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Volkswagen GTI - 1995

Volkswagen Golf - 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Volkswagen Jetta - 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.