NHTSA Complaint #553072 — 1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	553072
Vehicle	1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Date of Incident	August 21, 1999
Date Filed	August 14, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NH

Consumer Description

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED HOOD LATCH RECALL COMPONEMT FAILURE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, WHICH RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE WINDSHIELD AND HOOD WHEN THE LATCH FAILED AND OPENED WHILE DRIVING. (98V-160) *MJS

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