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1999 Volkswagen Jetta

1999 Defect Investigations

There are also 6 Volkswagen recalls » 7 defect investigations » 49 TSBs » for the Volkswagen Jetta.

NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ06004

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch**

** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- By letters dated May 24, 2006 and August 4, 2006, Volkswagen (vw) notified the Agency that it is conducting a safety recall (NHTSA recall no 06V-183) involving model year (MY) 1998-2002 Volkswagen new beetle and 1999-2002 Volkswagen jetta vehicles equipped with cruise control.Volkswagen¿S recall covers 646,246 vehicles.previously, vw recalled these vehicles to replace a defective brake light switch (recalls 03V-265 and 04V-096) that was unique to vehicles with cruise control.Volkswagen reports that the brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during recalls 03V-265 and 04V-096.Volkswagen will install a new design brake light switch.based on Volkswagen's safety recall action, this investigation is closed. Investigation was initiated on February 28 2006. Closed on August 07 2006. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ06004 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ03010

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch**

** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- The number of duplicates between ODI and manufacturer failure reports cannot be determined due to missing and or inaccurate information.the injury noted above was minor.on February 26, 2004, Volkswagen of america, Inc. (vw) submitted a defect notification (per 49cfr573) to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advising that certain model year (MY) 1999 - 2002 Volkswagen jetta vehicles manufacutured with the same brake light switch as recalled under 03V-265 (MY 1998-2002 new beetle) are affected by a safety defect.specifically, if the brake light switch malfunctions, the brake lights could fail to illuminate when the brakes are applied, or could stay illuminated continually even when the brakes are not applied.either condition results in the inability of the brake lights to notify other motorists of vehicle braking, thus increasing the risk of a rear end collision and occupant injury.accordingly, Volkswagen is recalling jetta vehicles manufactured from May 1998 to November 2001 to inspect and replace free of charge any affected brake light switches.the recall program, vw code "wx," will commence in April 2004. Investigation was initiated on December 17 2003. Closed on March 01 2004. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ03010 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE99007

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRE: Unknown Or Other

1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- Alleged that a fire may occur in the passenger compartment near the base of the B-pillar Investigation was initiated on January 29 1999. Closed on February 08 1999. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE99007 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA00028

FUEL TANK PUNCTURE: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

1999 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

1999 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 »