Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98V160000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V160000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 238,000 affected units, VW/HOOD LATCH, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the bolts securing the front hood latch can loosen over time. the latch would move causing disengagement of the hood striker from the latch.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the hood latch and securing bolts and replace them if necessary.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V160000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1998-07-16T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/hood latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 238,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the bolts securing the front hood latch can loosen over time. the latch would move causing disengagement of the hood striker from the latch.

Consequence Summary: Unexpected opening of the hood could occur obstructing the driver's view of the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the hood latch and securing bolts and replace them if necessary.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-h9yi~s2dj~st6j

NHTSA ID: 98V160000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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