Diesel Research & Buyers Guide
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Crash Test Data for 1997 Diesel
| Diesel Vehicle | Front Star Rating | Side Star Rating | Rollover Resistance Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | Passenger | Front Seat | Rear Seat | ||
| 1997 A6 |  | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 C/K | |  | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Tahoe | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 S-10 |  |  | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Monte Carlo | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Malibu | | |  | | Not Tested |
| 1997 Astro | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Blazer | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Lumina | | | | | Not Tested |
| 1997 Cavalier | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Cavalier | | | | | Not Tested |
| 1997 Camaro | | | | | Not Tested |
| 1997 C/K | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Venture | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 A4 | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Ram | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Stratus | | Not Tested | | | Not Tested |
| 1997 Passat | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Neon | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 C230 | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 328i | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Yukon Denali | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Sonoma | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Sierra | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Sierra | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Safari | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Jimmy | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Intrepid | | | | | Not Tested |
| 1997 Jetta | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Avenger | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Golf | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Caravan | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Dakota | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Ram | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 Ram | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
Service Bulletins for 1997 Diesel
No service bulletins exist.
Recalls for 1997 Diesel
| 1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Manufacturer: | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufacture Dates: | 08/01/1996 - 11/30/1998 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 487284 |
Defect Description:ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CAN SUFFER ABRASION DAMAGE IF THE REAR TIRE GOES FLAT AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNTIL THE TIRE DISINTEGRATES. Consequence:FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. Action:DEALERS WILL FIT PASSAT VEHICLES WITH A NEW WHEEL HOUSE LINER THAT WILL BETTER PROTECT THE CAR'S FILLER NECK. JETTA VEHICLES WILL BE FITTED WITH A DIFFERENT METAL SHIELD DESIGNED TO ENHANCE ABRASION PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF TIRE DISINTEGRATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 13, 2003. 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. | |
| 1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Manufacturer: | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufacture Dates: | 08/01/1996 - 11/30/1998 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 487284 |
Defect Description:ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CAN SUFFER ABRASION DAMAGE IF THE REAR TIRE GOES FLAT AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNTIL THE TIRE DISINTEGRATES. Consequence:FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. Action:DEALERS WILL FIT PASSAT VEHICLES WITH A NEW WHEEL HOUSE LINER THAT WILL BETTER PROTECT THE CAR'S FILLER NECK. JETTA VEHICLES WILL BE FITTED WITH A DIFFERENT METAL SHIELD DESIGNED TO ENHANCE ABRASION PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF TIRE DISINTEGRATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 13, 2003. 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. | |
