1996 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

2 Recalls for 1996 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta

Recall Date Component Summary
2009-04-07 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Remedy:

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

1998-07-16 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

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.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOOD LATCH AND SECURING BOLTS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY.

These are complaints about vehicles like yours and some can only be found here. Do they sound familiar?

2 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1996 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta

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Date Component  
2011-05-12 transmission
2011-05-12 electrical/battery

182 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1996 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta

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Date Component  
2010-11-07 STEERING
ODI Number: 10364362
2010-05-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10329105
2009-04-29 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10267226
2007-08-02 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
ODI Number: 10198308
2007-04-25 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10188837
2006-06-26 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
ODI Number: 10160740
2006-05-02 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 10156592
2006-03-15 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
ODI Number: 10152770
2005-09-11 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ODI Number: 10136143
2005-05-16 WHEELS
ODI Number: 10121077
2005-03-29 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
ODI Number: 10117049
2005-01-04 STEERING:COLUMN | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 10105707
2005-01-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10106851
2004-09-22 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10094117
2004-09-05 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10090456
2004-06-04 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10074777
2004-06-12 STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10075256
2004-04-27 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10067915
2004-02-22 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10058702
2004-02-02 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10057312
2004-01-08 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10052644
2003-12-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 10049230
2003-10-14 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
ODI Number: 10042918
2003-08-29 WHEELS
ODI Number: 10037944
2003-08-20 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 10034281
2003-07-07 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10025522
2003-04-02 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10013846
2003-02-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10008183
2000-10-14 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10006988
2003-02-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 10007627
2002-11-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 8023390
2002-08-21 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 8016875
2002-08-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 8016670
2002-05-08 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 8009443
2002-06-17 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 8011937
2002-07-10 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 8013687
2001-12-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 8001181
1996-06-12 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 985584
1996-07-19 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 987127
1996-04-18 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 982995
1996-02-14 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 979208
1996-03-18 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 980816
1995-11-13 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ODI Number: 974912
2001-07-17 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 893051
2001-07-02 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 891871
2001-06-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 890690
2001-05-08 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 887657
2001-06-05 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 889819
2001-02-15 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 880705
2001-03-07 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 882420
2001-02-21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 880953
2000-11-27 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 875516
2001-01-12 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 878084
2001-01-02 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 877227
2000-10-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
ODI Number: 873203
2000-08-26 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 868829
2000-05-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
ODI Number: 861326
2000-05-04 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 861401
2000-07-14 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 865451
2000-02-07 SEATS
ODI Number: 856367
2000-01-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 855607
1999-08-23 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 845606
1999-06-07 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 838915
1999-07-07 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
ODI Number: 841820
1999-06-01 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 838706
1998-11-05 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 830227
1999-01-13 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
ODI Number: 833513
1998-11-04 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 830145
1998-11-16 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 830844
1998-12-29 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 832773
1998-12-29 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 832752
1998-11-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 829598
1998-09-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 827314
1998-10-06 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 828652
1998-09-03 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
ODI Number: 827595
1998-09-15 WHEELS
ODI Number: 827920
1998-08-17 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 826817
1998-08-17 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 826761
1998-10-27 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 829537
1997-12-30 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 820170
1998-03-12 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
ODI Number: 821530
1998-04-16 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 822510
1998-01-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 820326
1997-09-11 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 816284
1997-09-23 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
ODI Number: 816578
1997-06-20 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 813333
1997-09-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 816359
1997-03-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 808294
1997-03-19 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 810165
1996-12-12 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 806264
1996-12-02 WHEELS:HUB
ODI Number: 805789
1997-01-15 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 807690
1997-04-07 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 810761
1996-09-06 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | WHEELS
ODI Number: 801977
1996-07-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 800068
1996-10-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 803592
1996-09-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 802729
1996-09-10 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 802154
1996-08-13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 800831
1996-10-21 CHILD SEAT
ODI Number: 803770
1998-10-06 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 780737
1998-10-01 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 780593
1999-11-01 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 784255
1999-11-01 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 784255
1999-07-07 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 782553
1999-07-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 782553
1998-09-17 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 780415
1999-07-08 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 782516
1999-07-08 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 782516
1999-06-09 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 782496
2002-05-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 761955
2002-04-01 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 760072
2001-11-14 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 754550
2001-07-30 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 749406
2001-07-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 748388
2001-02-06 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 740493
2001-01-03 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 738717
2000-12-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 738331
2000-11-20 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 736642
2000-10-24 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 735065
2000-10-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 734045
2000-10-14 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 734295
2000-10-11 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 733971
2000-09-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 732297
2000-09-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 730034
2000-08-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 728237
2000-07-18 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 725628
2000-06-10 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 723835
2000-04-30 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | STEERING | STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
ODI Number: 722113
2000-05-11 CHILD SEAT:MATERIAL/PADDING
ODI Number: 722553
2000-04-17 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 721592
2000-03-28 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 720716
2000-02-19 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 718985
2000-02-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 719342
2000-01-12 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 717239
1999-12-05 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 715652
1999-10-29 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 714082
1999-10-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 713186
1999-10-05 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 712844
1999-08-04 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 709602
1999-08-10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 709828
1999-06-23 AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 707833
1999-06-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 707619
1999-02-18 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 703463
1999-02-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 703287
1999-01-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 701811
1999-01-13 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | WHEELS
ODI Number: 702202
1998-12-28 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 701640
1998-12-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 701704
1998-12-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 701498
1998-12-17 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 701434
1998-11-16 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 700661
1997-09-08 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 603866
1997-09-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 603866
1997-09-08 SEATS
ODI Number: 603834
1997-10-27 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 604932
1997-10-01 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 605096
1998-11-20 TIRES:SIDEWALL
ODI Number: 605081
1998-11-20 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 605081
1997-09-11 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 603674
1997-09-11 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 603674
1997-02-12 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 602679
1997-04-10 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 603170
1997-04-10 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 603156
2001-10-19 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT
ODI Number: 563724
2001-02-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 559487
2001-02-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 559487
2001-02-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 559487
2000-06-21 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 552776
1999-05-18 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 545659
1998-07-30 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 539072
1998-08-26 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 540404
1998-06-12 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 536837
1998-05-28 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 536336
1998-04-27 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 534891
1998-03-17 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 532758
1998-02-05 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 529923
1997-11-25 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 526483
1997-10-24 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | SEATS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | SUSPENSION:FRONT | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 526270
1997-02-19 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 514878
1996-09-09 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 508411
1997-10-27 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 604500
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6 Investigations for 1996 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2000-02-02 2000-08-10 VISIBILITY
2000-02-02 2000-08-10 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2000-12-28 2002-01-29 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
2000-08-10 2002-10-09 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1998-07-01 1998-07-20 STRUCTURE
2000-08-10 2000-12-28 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
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48 Service Alerts for 1996 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta

Date Description
2016-01-22 140000 AIR BAGS

Airbag Issues.

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2014-03-19 350000 EQUIPMENT

Jetta Bluetooth manual coding procedure.

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2014-03-19 353630 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI

Jetta Bluetooth manual coding procedure.

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2020-04-21 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

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2017-06-28 350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

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2019-02-18 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.

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2017-06-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide

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2019-03-27 350000 EQUIPMENT

The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.

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2017-02-01 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.

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2015-06-29 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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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2014-04-10 350000 EQUIPMENT

Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise and trim fit conditions.

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2014-03-06 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights, taillights, fog lights, turn signals) are vented and may collect moisture on their inner surfaces, depending on humidity and other climatic

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2015-06-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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2015-06-22 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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

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2016-09-23 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.

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2013-07-23 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

JETTA-JSW 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 p

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2013-07-17 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

JETTA 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

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2013-06-13 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Jetta 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

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2015-05-08 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engin

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2015-05-08 132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engin

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2015-05-08 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engin

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2015-03-27 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document

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2015-03-27 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document

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2014-01-24 138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. This document informs of how to diagnose t

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2014-06-04 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The document also informs how to service the issue.

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2014-06-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The document also informs how to service the issue.

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2008-08-28 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

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

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2008-08-28 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

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

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2003-02-03 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

INSTALLING NEW STYLE SWITCH FOR THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. *TT

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1998-03-23 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

DIFFICULTIES IN CLOSING REAR LID. *YC

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1997-01-21 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

CONDITIONS REGARDING EXTERIOR DOOR LOCKS CANNOT BE LOCKED OR UNLOCKED WITH KEY WHEN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING. *YC

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1997-01-21 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING DOOR LOCK KEY CODE IF A NEW KEY MUST BE CUT. *AK

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1997-08-20 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

CONCERNS WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, SOUND OUTPUT LOW OR DISTORTED, TAPES MAY BE DESTROYED. *YC

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1997-08-20 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CONCERNS WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, SOUND OUTPUT LOW OR DISTORTED, TAPES MAY BE DESTROYED. *YC

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1997-07-31 100000 POWER TRAIN

CHART IDENTIFIES WHICH TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULES (TMC) ARE AVAILABLE FOR VARIOUS STATES. *AK

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1997-07-31 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CHART IDENTIFIES WHICH TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULES (TMC) ARE AVAILABLE FOR VARIOUS STATES. *AK

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1997-06-04 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

TOOTHED BELT RUNS TOWARDS OUTSIDE, WEARS OUT/ JUMPS OFF, AND CRACKS. *AK

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1997-04-16 100000 POWER TRAIN

SUBJECT ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE CAN ADDITIONALLY RECOGNIZE TWO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) NOT CURRENTLY SHOWN IN THE REPAIR MANUAL. *YC

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1997-04-16 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE CAN ADDITIONALLY RECOGNIZE TWO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) NOT CURRENTLY SHOWN IN THE REPAIR MANUAL. *YC

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1997-04-10 103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

DIFFICULTIES WITH SHIFT LEVER AND TRANSMISSION IS HARD TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE GEAR. *YC

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1997-04-10 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

DIFFICULTIES WITH SHIFT LEVER AND TRANSMISSION IS HARD TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE GEAR. *YC

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1997-04-11 103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

TRANSMISSION POPS OUT OF GEAR/SHIFTER FEELS LIKE IT HAS A DOUBLE DETENT WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR, AND WILL NOT MAINTAIN SHIFT ADJUSTMENT. *AK

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1997-04-11 103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

TRANSMISSION POPS OUT OF GEAR/SHIFTER FEELS LIKE IT HAS A DOUBLE DETENT WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR, AND WILL NOT MAINTAIN SHIFT ADJUSTMENT. *AK

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1997-04-10 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT START, POSSIBLEDTC’S STORED IN TCM DTC MEMORY

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2001-06-12 220000 SEATS

SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING. *TT

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2003-10-17 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

IGNITION SWITCH SPECIAL WARRANTY EXTENSION QUESTION AND ANSWER SHEET TO VOLKSWAGEN OWNERS. *TT

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2003-10-17 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

IGNITION SWITCH LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION 1996-1997 VEHICLES. *TT

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1998-06-22 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. *YC

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1996 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta

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