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1993-1996 Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen GTI and others recall: latch

Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on July 16, 1998. It covers about 238,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
238,000
reported
Jul 16, 1998
owners notified
Oct 15, 1998
related complaints
72

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 98V160000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 72 complaints about locks problems.

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Questions about recall 98V160000

Is there a recall on the 1993-1996 Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen GTI and others latch?

Yes. Recall 98V160000, reported on July 16, 1998, covers about 238,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V160000?

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

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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