NHTSA recall 99V-251 (99V251000)

structure recall reported September 17, 1999 - about 67,076 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V251000
Also written as: 99V-251
Manufacturer number: UM
Reported: September 17, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~67,076
Component: structure

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE HEAD INJURY CRITERION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE UPPER RETAINER CLIP NEAR THE BP1 IMPACT LOCATION IS DESIGNED TO BREAK WHEN IMPACTED BY THE HEAD FORM. IN SOME CASES, THE MATERIAL OF THE TRIM PART MAY BE MORE IMPACT RESISTANT AS A RESULT OF VARIATIONS IN THE MOLDING PROCESS.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE CLIP FROM BREAKING ON IMPACT AND RESULT IN LESS DEFORMATION IN THE IMPACTED AREA AND A HIGHER DECLERATION OF THE HEAD FORM, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TRIM COVER FROM EACH OF THE B PILLARS AND INSTALL A NEW COVER.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-251 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volkswagen Jetta - 1999

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