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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Caliper

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Caliper Report #475824

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on Dec 17, 1993.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER . 2 FRONT CALIPERS FROZE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VEER TO THE RIGHT WHEN BRAKING, ALSO MACHINED ROTORS. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWRB1167KW. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in ENCINO, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Seat Belts Front Webbing

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Seat Belts Front Webbing Report #476267

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on Nov 03, 1994.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING . VEHICLE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LAP BELTS, EQUIPPED WITH KNEE BOLSTERS WHICH ARE INADEQUATE FOR SECURING CHILDREN, ALSO DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT FAILED. *SKD.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWRB11G6KW. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in LOS ANGELE, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Vehicle Speed Control

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Vehicle Speed Control Report #959733

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on Feb 08, 1995.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . THROTTLE LINKAGES ACCELERATE; CAR ACCELERATE ONLY IN COLD WEATHER DEALER CHANGE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CAR IS STILL DOING THE SAME THING. TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in CONCORD, MA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Report #961853

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on Mar 10, 1995.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS . FUEL HOSE LEAKED, RESULTING IN A FIRE AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (92V-058.001). *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWRB11G5KW. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in MARLBOROUGH, CT. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Seat Belts Front

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Seat Belts Front Report #962682

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on Mar 28, 1995.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT . VEHICLE WAS BUILT WITHOUT LAP BELTS IN THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in SANTA BARBAR, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Report #965963

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on May 21, 1995.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS . AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE, WAS PARKED FOR 20 MIN. FUEL LINE CAUGHT FIRE. TT.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in GOLETTA, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Report #975060

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 1993.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS . SHE HAS HAD THE RECALL LETTER FOR THREE YEARS AND THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT RESPOND TO HER. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):BVWRB11GSKM. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in SEYMOUR, MO. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Heater Core

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Heater Core Report #975859

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE . MFG RECALL HEATER CORE; RECALL NEVER PERFORMED W/INVOICE DOCUMENTING ANOTHER NUMBER AND PROCEDURE. ROY RIOX, WESTBORO MA DOCUMENTED INVOICE. PLEASE DESCRIBE..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWRB11G5KW. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in SHREWSBURY, MA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Heater Core Report #976028

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on Oct 20, 1995.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE . TOOK CAR IN FOR RECALL WORK ON THE HEATER CORE. THEY RETURNED THE CAR SAYING WORK WAS DONE AND IT WAS NOT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWRB11G5KW. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in SHREVESBURY, MA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Report #976036

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on Oct 20, 1995.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS . TOOK CAR IN FOR FUEL RECALL. GOT CAR BACK AND THEY SAID RECALL WAS DONE AND IT WAS NOT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWRB11G5KW. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in SHREVESBURY, MA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Vehicle Speed Control

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Vehicle Speed Control Report #502739

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on Mar 22, 1996.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWRB11G4KM. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in LOS ANGELE, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Equipment Electrical Air Conditioner

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Equipment Electrical Air Conditioner Report #509835

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 1996.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER . ANTIFREEZE LEAK..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in LONG ISLAND, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19890701. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Seat Belts

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Seat Belts Report #814391

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . THE VEHICLE HAS NO LAP BELTS AND THE SHOULDER BELTS ARE ATTACHED TO THE DOOR. IF DOOR COMES OPEN DURING CRASH THERE WOULD BE NO SUPPORT. DEALER CAN'T PUT ANY LAP BELTS IN THE VEHICLE. *AK.Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in HIAWATHA, KS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Seat Belts Front

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Seat Belts Front Report #524504

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT . VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH FRONT LAP SEAT BELTS. ONLY A SHOULDER HARNESS CONNECTED TO THE DOOR IS PROVIDED. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWRB11GXKM. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in BURKE, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly Report #532450

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1994.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY . THREE SEAT BELTS ARE BROKEN AND THE TWO FRONT ONES ARE SPLITTING AND WILL SOON BREAK..Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in TEMECULA, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19890901. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Seat Belts Report #514013

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT CONTAIN LAP BELTS, POTENTIAL HAZARD..0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in REDWOOD CI, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Seat Belts Front Report #780471

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT . SEAT BELT 2-POINT SYSTEMS FAIL IN CRASHES..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWRB11G9KW. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in FORT COLLI, CO. Vehicle was purchased on 19980801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Seat Belts Front Report #831487

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 1998.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT . CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT VEHICLE IS WITHOUT FRONT LAP BELTS. IT DOES HAVE SHOULDER BELTS. DOES THE MANUFACTURER REQUIRE TO UPDATE SEAT BELTS ACCORDING TO FMVSS FOR THIS VEHICLE? DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWRB11G0KW. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in KANSAS CITY, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Vehicle Speed Control

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Vehicle Speed Control Report #702970

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHEN TEMPERATURE IS 5 DEGREES F OR LOWER (COMMON IN MINNESOTA) THROTTLE WILL STICK OPENLY. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ESPECIALLY WHEN ICY AND RPMSAND APPROACHING REDLINE. NOT A RARE PROBLEM IN MINNESOTA, WHERE IT IS OFTEN COLD, WITH 1988 AND 1989 JETTAS (WITH THE DIGIVOX SYSTEM).TEMPORARY FIX BY DIERCK'S REPAIR (BYRON,MN 507-775-2754). VOLKSWAGEN USA CLAIMS NO KNOWLEDGE BUT DIERCK'S SEES SEVERAL EACH TIME IT GETS COLD. WHEN ENGINE IS COLD, WARM AIR FROM ENGINE IS BROUGHT INTO THE THROTTLE HOUSING, CAUSING CONDENSATION.WHEN THE ENGINE WARMS, INTAKE SWITCHES TO OUTSIDE AIR, WHICH IS VERY COLD, AND CAUSES THE WATER TO FREEZE, LEADING TO THROTTLE STICKING. TEMPORARY FIX CONSISTS OF DISCONNECTING WARM AIR INTAKE IN COLD WEATHER AND PLUGGING PORTS.HOWEVER, THIS LEADS TO SOME EXHAUST COMING OFF THE ENGINE AND INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. VERY PREDICTABLE PROBLEM AND PREVENTABLE IF VOLKSWAGEN WOULD PROVIDE FIX-IT KIT. DIERCK'S REPAIR IS WILLING TO TALK ABOUT PROBLEM (ASK FOR BARD). SUMMER DRIVING IS FINE. TAKES SOME TIME IN COLD WEATHER TO BUILD UP ENOUGH WATER IN THROTTLE HOUSING. COMBINE ENOUGH CONDENSATION OVER TIME AND THE PROBLEM WILL OCCUR (ONLY 1988 AND 1989). AS A SIDE NOTE-VOLKSWAGEN DEALER LOOKED FOR PROBLEM AND COULD NEVER PIN-POINT PROBLEM. THUS I WAS CHARGED FOR MANY USELESS REPAIRS. DIERCK'S KNEW WHAT IT WAS OVER THE PHONE IMMEDIATELY AND EVEN ASKED IF IT WAS AN 88 OR 89 BEFORE I TOLD THEM THE YEAR. THEY ARE AS FRUSTRATED AS I AM THAT SUCH A SIMPLE YET DANGEROUS PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED BY VOLKSWAGEN. I WOULD BE WILLING TO TALK WITH ANYONE ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I'M JUST HAPPY THAT I HAVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND COULD PUT THE CAR OUT OF GEAR AND LET THE ENGINE REV TO CONTROL MY SPEED ON ICY ROADS (THROTTLE HAS STUCK AT 6500 RPMS AT TIMES). *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWPA01G1KW. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in ROCHESTER, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Report #709575

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . CARBON MONOXIDE IN BLOODSTREAM OF DRIVER AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWGA0164FW. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in TAMPA, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Other

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Other Report #713600

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with OTHER . I DO NOT HAVE SPECIFICS ON ANY OF THE 5 RECALLS LISTED BUT WOULD LIKE INFORMATION ON HOW TO PROCEED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWRB11G7KW. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in ANTIOCH, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19881201. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Heater Core

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Heater Core Report #852574

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on Oct 20, 1999.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE . THE HEATER CORD IS LEAKING ANTI FREEZE INTO & OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE & THE DRIVER / PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE. *YC.Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in BRONX, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Seat Belts Front

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Seat Belts Front Report #714356

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT . I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL- LAP BELTS WERE TO BE INSTALLED. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWRB11G7KW. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in DURHAM, NC. Vehicle was purchased on 19980201. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Heater Core

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Heater Core Report #852918

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on Nov 02, 1999.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE . NHTSA RECALL# 92 V 050-000 RECEIVED. APPOINTMENT MADE AND LATER ON WAS INFORMED THAT PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED PARTS SERVICE DESK AND REQUESTED THE PART. WAS INFORMED THAT PART WAS AVAILABLE AND READY FOR PICK UP. SEEKING NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWKAO1GXKW. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in SILVER SPRING, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Seat Belts Front

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Seat Belts Front Report #718598

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT . THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT HAVE WAIST BELTS; SHOULDER BELTS ONLY, WHICH I UNDERSTAND MAY BE AGAINST REGULATIONS. THE MANAUFACTURER DISAGREES. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWRB11G8KW. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in NEW ROCHELLE, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19890801. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Visibility Defroster/defogger System

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Visibility Defroster/defogger System Report #720282

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM . NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWRB11G4KW. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in FREDERICK, MD. Vehicle was purchased on 19980901. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Structure Body Door

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Structure Body Door Report #8006347

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR . DOOR HANDLES FELL OFF. CAN'T OPEN DOORS FROM OUTSIDE. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS TO USE ROPE TO TIE THE DOORS SHUT SO HIS CHILDREN WILL BE SECURE. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER TO LUBRICATE HANDLES PER OWNERS MANUAL. THE OWNERS MANUAL DOES NOT STATE WHEN OR WHERE TO LUBRICATE THE HANDLES. DISCUSSIONS WITH OTHER VOLKSWAGEN CONSUMERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS OUTLAWS THIS AS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. *JG.Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in NEW GLOUCESTER, ME. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Heater Core

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Heater Core Report #10017420

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on Apr 12, 2003.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE . THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS THE RECALL (92V-050000) ON THE HEATER CORE. THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *NLM THE HEATER CORE PLASTIC NECK CRACKED AND ALLOWED THE HOT COOLANT TO POUR ONTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VOLKSWAGEN STATED THE RECALL WAS COMPLETED, BUT THE PART APPEARED TO BE THE ORIGINAL. *SCC *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWRB11G6KM. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MEINEKE CAR CARE CENTER . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 732 752 6050 . DEALER'S CITY: SOUTH PLAINFIELD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 07080 .
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Report #10045297

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2003.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . I OWN A 1989 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, VIN WVW PA01G4KW724572. I HAD A LEAK OF MY HEATER CORE (PER A NON-VW MECHANIC). THE NHTSA WEBSITE REPORTS THAT THERE WAS A RECALL OF 1989 JET'S FOR THEIR HEATER CORE. I CONTACTED WES GREENWAY'S ALEXANDRIA VOLKSWAGEN TO HAVE THE WORK DONE. I DID SO THROUGH AN ONLINE ARRANGEMENT WITH THE COMPANY, IN WHICH I DESCRIBED THE PROBLEM. WHEN I ARRIVED AT THE SITE, MR. TONY HUYNH, IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL INVOLVING HEATER CORES FOR 1989 JET'S. WHEN I TOLD HIM THAT I HAD SEEN THAT THERE WAS ONE, THROUGH A WEBSITE, HE CHECKED MY VIN ON HIS COMPUTER AND TOLD ME THERE WAS NO "OPEN RECALL" ON MY SPECIFIC CAR. I WENT TO MY OFFICE AND FOUND THE NHTSA NOTICE AND CALLED MR. HUYNH, SO THAT I COULD LET HIM KNOW THAT I FOUND THE RECALL ON AN OFFICIAL SITE, NOT SOMETHING UNOFFICIAL AS HE HAD SUGGESTED WHEN I WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP (AT WHICH POINT I COULD NOT RECALL THE WEB SOURCE FOR MY INFORMATION). HE CONTINUED TO DENY THERE WAS A RECALL. IN BOTH INSTANCES, HE SUGGESTED THAT I CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, AND HE GAVE ME AN 800-NUMBER TO CALL. (INCIDENTALLY, WHEN I WAS AT THE VW DEALER, MR. HUYNH SAID I SHOULD HAVE CALLED FOR AN APPOINTMENT RATHER THAN USING THE WEBSITE. I SUGGESTED TO MR. HUYNH THAT THE WEBSITE SHOULD SAY THAT PEOPLE SHOULD CALL IF THEY HAVE ANYTHING OTHER THAN A VERY SIMPLE PROBLEM. HE SAID THE WEBSITE INSTRUCTED PEOPLE TO CALL IF THEY HAD COMPLEX PROBLEMS. I WENT BACK TO THE GREENWAY VW WEBSITE AND FOUND NO SUCH INSTRUCTION AND HAVE PRINTED OUT THE RELEVANT WEBPAGES.) THANKS FOR ANY ASSISTANCE WITH THIS ISSUE. *LA.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWPA01G4KW. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, DC. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19890630. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Jetta 1989 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: WES GREENWAY'S ALEXANDRIA VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 703-684-8888 . DEALER'S CITY: ALEXANDRIA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Other

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 Other Report #10201568

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1901.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1989, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with OTHER . 1989 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER WANTS DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DISCONNECTED. CUSTOMER STATES THAT SHE WOULD LIKE THE DRIVERS AIRBAG DISCONNECTED BECAUSE OF SEEING SEVERE INJURIES RESULTING WITH THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *KB.Volkswagen Jetta 1989 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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