Vehicle recall 96V128000 · July 8, 1996
1994 Volkswagen Jetta
The sheet metal panels of both rear doors have openings for the routing of the electrical window regulator wiring.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An electrical short in the wiring can occur resulting in a possible fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protective edge cover in both rear door inner panel openings.
- Notes
- System: equipment; electric power accessories; windows. Vehicle description: 4-door vehicles equipped with electric window regulators. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V128000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 8, 1996
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- November 18, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,100
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Jetta (1994): 1994
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