Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

96V128000

ManufacturerVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCReported1996-07-08Affected1,100 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Risk

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE EDGE COVER IN BOTH REAR DOOR INNER PANEL OPENINGS.

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Affected vehicles

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