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Recall 96V-128

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recalled the 1994 Volkswagen Jetta: Visibility (power window devices and controls).

At a glance

Campaign number
96V-128
Reported
July 8, 1996
Vehicles affected
1,100 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

An electrical short in the wiring can occur resulting in a possible fire.

The fix

Dealers will install a protective edge cover in both rear door inner panel openings.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: equipment; electric power accessories; windows. Vehicle description: 4-door vehicles equipped with electric window regulators. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles