NHTSA recall 99V-022 (99V022000)

structure recall reported February 5, 1999 - about 36,258 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V022000
Also written as: 99V-022
Manufacturer number: UF
Reported: February 5, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~36,258
Component: structure

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOUND ABSORBING MAT ATTACHED TO THE INSIDE OF THE B-PILLAR SIDE TRIM PANEL COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. SURFACE AND EDGES OF THE MAT COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. IT COULD IGNITE WHEN EXPOSED TO THE EXHAUST GAS OF THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER IGNITER IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE FRONT OR SIDE COLLISION.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE MATTING MATERIALS FROM INSIDE THE B-PILLAR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-022 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Volkswagen Golf - 1999

Volkswagen Jetta - 1999

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