Recall 98V160000: 1993–1996 Volkswagen Golf and 2 other models

Report received

Jul 16, 1998

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

238,000vehicles

Model years

1993–1996

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

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.

Possible consequence

Unexpected opening of the hood could occur obstructing the driver's view of the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the hood latch and securing bolts and replace them if necessary.

Affected model years

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

• 1993 Volkswagen Golf7 complaints
• 1994 Volkswagen Golf41 complaints
• 1995 Volkswagen Golf43 complaints
• 1996 Volkswagen Golf3 complaints
• 1993 Volkswagen GTI0 complaints
• 1994 Volkswagen GTI0 complaints
• 1995 Volkswagen GTI18 complaints
• 1996 Volkswagen GTI9 complaints
• 1993 Volkswagen Jetta17 complaints
• 1994 Volkswagen Jetta117 complaints
• 1995 Volkswagen Jetta220 complaints
• 1996 Volkswagen Jetta31 complaints