NHTSA Campaign #09E025000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

MAY 11
2009

42,540 vehicles recalled

1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF -- Dope, Inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Dope, Inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E025000 »

NHTSA Campaign #09E012000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

APRIL 07
2009

16,270 vehicles recalled

1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF -- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E012000 »

NHTSA Campaign #07V063000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

FEBRUARY 20
2007

1,002,000 vehicles recalled

1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF -- On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.

The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through September 21, 2007. Vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06V-183, but not both. The remedy is the same for each recall. Volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the VIN number of the vehicle. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07V063000 »

NHTSA Campaign #05V154000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

APRIL 19
2005

30,708 vehicles recalled

1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF -- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and double-layer fuel tanks, tension on the fuel supply line may cause the fuel pump supply nipple to crack which could result in a leak.

Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may cause a fire.

Dealers will inspect the fuel supply line for tension, and inspect the fuel pump supply nipple for cracking. If necessary the fuel line and the fuel pump will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2005. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #05V154000 »

NHTSA Campaign #03V155000 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

APRIL 22
2003

4,243 vehicles recalled

1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF -- Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.8L VR6 engines fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 110, ¿tire selection and rims.¿ the recommended cold tire inflation pressure published on the label for tires of the size 205/50 R15 86H is 0.1 bar (1.45 psi) too low. It should be 2.5 bar (36.3 psi). The label recommends 2.4 bar (34.8 psi = 35 psi).

Under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling, and driving with substantially under inflated tires puts the consumer at risk for a crash.

Owners will be provided with corrected labels, or a dealer can install the label if the owner wishes. Owner notification began September 29, 2003. 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 vw at 1-800-893-5298. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V155000 »

NHTSA Campaign #99V022000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

FEBRUARY 05
1999

36,258 vehicles recalled

1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF -- 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.

This could result in a fire.

Dealers will remove the matting materials from inside the B-pillar on both sides of the vehicle. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99V022000 »