NHTSA — Latches/Locks/Linkages: Hood: Latch Problems

2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,200 miles

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1996 Volkswagen Golf accessories - exterior problems

accessories - exterior problem

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1996 Volkswagen Golf Owner Comments

problem #5

Jul 202006

Golf 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 165,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

: the contact stated that recall # 98V160000, which refers to the hood latch, applied to the vehicle. However, the service dealer refused to perform the recall. After speaking with the service manager, the contact called the manufacturer, who referred the contact back to the service dealer.

- Blue Springs, MO, USA

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problem #4

Sep 162004

Golf

  • Manual transmission
  • 96,000 miles
While driving 55 mph the vehicle's hood flew up without warning. As a result the windshield glass was shattered. Please provide additional information.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

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problem #3

Nov 171998

Golf

  • miles
Prior to recall hood latch failed (98V-160).

- Queens Village, NY, USA

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problem #2

Nov 171998

Golf

  • miles
Prior to recall hood latch failed (98V-160).

- Queens Village, NY, USA

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problem #1

Oct 071999

Golf

  • miles
Consumer took car to dealer for recall repairs, and dealers did not have parts available.

- Greenbay, WI, USA

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