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Recall campaign96V128000

Recall 96V128000: 1994 Volkswagen Jetta

Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Report received
Jul 8, 1996
Manufacturer
Volkswagen of america,inc
Potentially affected
1,100vehicles
Model years
1994

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 sheet metal panels of both rear doors have openings for the routing of the electrical window regulator wiring. The panel openings have sharp edges that can damage the insulation of the wiring harness.

Possible consequence

An electrical short in the wiring can occur resulting in a possible fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install a protective edge cover in both rear door inner panel openings.

Affected model years

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

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.