Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98V100000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V100000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 8,500 affected units, VW/ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the electrical wiring located in the engine compartment was routed too close to the endge of the vehicle's battery tray. the wiring can become damaged over time by chafing and the air-conditioner compressor and/or the fuel pump can malfunction.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a modified battery tray and inspect, properly route, and securing the wiring in accordance with the recall repair instructions.
Recall Overview
NHTSA ID: 98V100000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 1998-05-13T00:00:00
Subject: Vw/engine compartment wiring
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 8,500
Details
MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the electrical wiring located in the engine compartment was routed too close to the endge of the vehicle's battery tray. the wiring can become damaged over time by chafing and the air-conditioner compressor and/or the fuel pump can malfunction.
Consequence Summary: A malfunction of the fuel pump can cause the vehicle to stall, and in some instances, could also result in a wiring fire in the engine compartment.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a modified battery tray and inspect, properly route, and securing the wiring in accordance with the recall repair instructions.
Safety Information
Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A
Metadata
SID: row-srjp~us5n.ibay
NHTSA ID: 98V100000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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