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Recall 99V-022

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recalled the 1999 Volkswagen Golf and 1 other model: Structure (frame and members).

At a glance

Campaign number
99V-022
Reported
February 5, 1999
Vehicles affected
36,258 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

This could result in a fire.

The fix

Dealers will remove the matting materials from inside the b-pillar on both sides of the vehicle.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification began february 15, 1999.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 vwoa at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles