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.
Volkswagen Group of America – VW/EQUIPMENT:ELECTRIC POWER ACCESSORIES:WINDOWS
| Report Received Date | 07/08/1996 |
| NHTSA ID | 96V128000 |
| Consequence Summary | AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FIRE. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE EDGE COVER IN BOTH REAR DOOR INNER PANEL OPENINGS. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 1100 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=96V128000) |
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