Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #99V251000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V251000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 67,076 affected units, VW/FMVSS 201, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some of these vehicles do not comply with the head injury criterion requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." the upper retainer clip near the bp1 impact location is designed to break when impacted by the head form. in some cases, the material of the trim part may be more impact resistant as a result of variations in the molding process.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the trim cover from each of the b pillars and install a new cover.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V251000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1999-09-17T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/fmvss 201

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 67,076

Details

MFR Campaign Number: UM

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some of these vehicles do not comply with the head injury criterion requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." the upper retainer clip near the bp1 impact location is designed to break when impacted by the head form. in some cases, the material of the trim part may be more impact resistant as a result of variations in the molding process.

Consequence Summary: This condition could prevent the clip from breaking on impact and result in less deformation in the impacted area and a higher decleration of the head form, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will remove the trim cover from each of the b pillars and install a new cover.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-dyet-isrs~94mq

NHTSA ID: 99V251000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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