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1996 Volkswagen Golf Recall

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Active Safety Recalls (1)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Canada.

Ref #1998-158 Campaign : UC
1998-08-20 64 460 units

Structure

Issue Description

THE BOLTS SECURING THE FRONT HOOD LATCH MAY LOSE THEIR SPECIFIED FASTENING TORQUE OVER TIME. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, THE LATCH COULD MOVE OUT OF ITS DESIGN POSITION AND CAUSE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE HOOD STRIKER FROM THE LATCH. IN SOME VEHICLES THE LATCH MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ALIGNED DURING PRODUCTION. REPEATED OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE HOOD WITH AN IMPROPERLY ALIGNED LATCH COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE LATCH. EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN HOOD FLY UP AND OBSTRUCTION OF THE DRIVER'S VISION. CORRECTION: HOOD LATCHES AND SECURING BOLTS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (structure) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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