1996 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Recall
- Campaign:
- 98V160000 on 08/05/1998
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1992 - 02/27/1996
- Affected:
- 238,000
- Defect:
- 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:
- Unexpected opening of the hood could occur obstructing the driver's view of the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the hood latch and securing bolts and replace them if necessary.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began october 15, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
1996 VOLKSWAGEN GTI TSBs (15)
- Bulletin:
- 9704109702F
- Component:
- 103300 power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
- Summary:
- Difficulties with shift lever and transmission is hard to shift into reverse gear. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9704169709F
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Subject on the automatic transmission control module can additionally recognize two diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) not currently shown in the repair manual. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9701219701D
- Component:
- 171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
- Summary:
- Conditions regarding exterior door locks cannot be locked or unlocked with key when ambient temperature is below freezing. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 34 9703
- Component:
- 103300 power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
- Summary:
- Transmission pops out of gear/shifter feels like it has a double detent when shifting into gear, and will not maintain shift adjustment. *ak
- Bulletin:
- 57 9702
- Component:
- 171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
- Summary:
- Procedure for obtaining door lock key code if a new key must be cut. *ak
- Bulletin:
- 0101
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2015831
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe
- Bulletin:
- PDI - GOLF GTI T
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Golf/gti perfect delivery inspection (pdi) - technician and detailer inspections:
- Bulletin:
- PDI - GOLF GTI T
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- golf perfect delivery inspection (pdi) - technician and detailer inspections: a checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purch
- Bulletin:
- PDI - GOLF GTI T
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Golf perfect delivery inspection (pdi) - technician and detailer inspections: a checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purcha
- Bulletin:
- V691601 2010479
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- Bulletin:
- TT 97-12-02
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- data link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. update model year applicability.
- Bulletin:
- 1-2017 Update
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This communication is to update our profi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound profi requests.
- Bulletin:
- Elsa 6-22-15
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- This document contains the vw elsa newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, elsapro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech
- Bulletin:
- Elsa 6-29-15
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This document contains the vw elsa newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
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