NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA00020

LIGHT AND /WINDSHIELD WIPERS: Exterior Lighting

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Recall #02V256000

1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- There is no summary currently available Investigation was initiated on August 10 2000. Closed on October 09 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA00020 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE00006

LIGHTS AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPER OBSCURED: Exterior Lighting**

CLOSED

no recall issued

** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- Allege that while driving the lights ( and sometimes, wipers) fail. This failure increase the risk of a vehicle crash due to obscured vision. Investigation was initiated on February 02 2000. Closed on August 10 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE00006 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE98037

HOOD LATCH FAILURE: Structure

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Recall #98V160000

1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- Alleged that the hood fly-up while driving Investigation was initiated on July 01 1998. Closed on July 20 1998. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE98037 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA00028

FUEL TANK PUNCTURE: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

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Recall #02V026000

1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- It allege that the fuel tank and fuel fill pipe puncture from tire blow-out Investigation was initiated on December 28 2000. Closed on January 29 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA00028 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE00033

FUEL TANK PUNCTURE: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

CLOSED

no recall issued

1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- The Office Of Defects Investigation has received nine reports regarding punctured fuel tanks involving the jetta, passat and cabrio models. The reports indicate the fuel tank was punctured as a result of a blow-out of the right rear tire. This investigation has been opened to further study this issue. Investigation was initiated on August 10 2000. Closed on December 28 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE00033 »