Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #99V022000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V022000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 36,258 affected units, VW/B-PILLAR MAT/FIRE, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the matting materials from inside the b-pillar on both sides of the vehicle.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V022000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1999-02-05T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/b-pillar mat/fire

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 36,258

Details

MFR Campaign Number: UF

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: This could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will remove the matting materials from inside the b-pillar on both sides of the vehicle.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 99V022000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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