Recall 84V144000: 1985 Volkswagen Jetta

Report received

Nov 14, 1984

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

9,500vehicles

Model years

1985

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The clip located above the exhaust pipe where it enters the pre-muffler may melt from excessive heat caused by engine idling.

Remedy

The dealer has initiated a two step corrective procedure: the first step consists of immediate removal of the plastic clip on all affected vehicles. Step two involves replacement of the plastic clip with a metal one when parts are available.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1985 Volkswagen Jetta13 complaints