Diesel Research & Buyers Guide
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Crash Test Data for 1999 Diesel
| Diesel Vehicle | Front Star Rating | Side Star Rating | Rollover Resistance Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | Passenger | Front Seat | Rear Seat | ||
| 1999 C230 | Not Tested | Not Tested |  |  | Not Tested |
| 1999 Dakota | Not Tested | Not Tested |  | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1999 Durango |  | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | | | | | Not Tested |
| 1999 Intrepid | | | | | Not Tested |
| 1999 Neon | | | | | Not Tested |
| 1999 Ram | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1999 Ram | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1999 Stratus | | | | | Not Tested |
| 1999 Astro | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1999 Blazer | | | | | Not Tested |
| 1999 Camaro | | | | | Not Tested |
| 1999 Cavalier | | |  | | Not Tested |
| 1999 Cavalier | | | | | Not Tested |
| 1999 Lumina | | | | | Not Tested |
| 1999 Malibu | | | | | Not Tested |
| 1999 Prizm | | | | | Not Tested |
| 1999 Prizm | | | | | Not Tested |
| 1999 S-10 | | | | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1999 Suburban | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1999 Tahoe | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1999 Venture | | | | | Not Tested |
| 1999 Jetta | Not Tested | Not Tested | | | Not Tested |
| 1999 New Beetle | | | | | Not Tested |
| 1999 A8 | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1999 Jimmy | | | | | Not Tested |
| 1999 Safari | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1999 Sonoma | | | | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1999 Suburban | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1999 Yukon Denali | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
Service Bulletins for 1999 Diesel
No service bulletins exist.
Recalls for 1999 Diesel
| 1999 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. | |
| 1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Manufacturer: | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Manufacture Dates: | 05/01/1998 - 11/30/2001 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 377130 |
Defect Description:ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. Consequence:IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. Action:THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY 06V-183. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD A REMEDY PERFORMED UNDER THIS RECALL SHOULD RETURN TO THEIR DEALER FOR THE REDESIGNED REMEDY. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987. | |
| 1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Manufacturer: | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufacture Dates: | 08/01/1997 - 10/31/1998 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 9811 |
Defect Description:CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8L VR6 ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE PUBLISHED ON THE LABEL FOR TIRES OF THE SIZE 205/50 R15 86H IS 0.1 BAR (1.45 PSI) TOO LOW. IT SHOULD BE 2.5 BAR (36.3 PSI). THE LABEL RECOMMENDS 2.4 BAR (34.8 PSI = 35 PSI). Consequence:UNDER INFLATED TIRES CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING, AND DRIVING WITH SUBSTANTIALY UNDER INFLATED TIRES PUTS THE CONSUMER AT A RISK FOR A CRASH. Action:OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS, OR A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL IF THE OWNER WISHES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 29, 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 VW AT 1-800-893-5298. | |
| 1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Manufacturer: | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufacture Dates: | 01/17/1999 - 07/10/1999 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 67076 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE HEAD INJURY CRITERION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE UPPER RETAINER CLIP NEAR THE BP1 IMPACT LOCATION IS DESIGNED TO BREAK WHEN IMPACTED BY THE HEAD FORM. IN SOME CASES, THE MATERIAL OF THE TRIM PART MAY BE MORE IMPACT RESISTANT AS A RESULT OF VARIATIONS IN THE MOLDING PROCESS. Consequence:THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE CLIP FROM BREAKING ON IMPACT AND RESULT IN LESS DEFORMATION IN THE IMPACTED AREA AND A HIGHER DECLERATION OF THE HEAD FORM, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. Action:DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TRIM COVER FROM EACH OF THE B PILLARS AND INSTALL A NEW COVER. | |
| 1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Manufacturer: | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufacture Dates: | 09/01/1998 - 01/31/1999 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 36258 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOUND ABSORBING MAT ATTACHED TO THE INSIDE OF THE B-PILLAR SIDE TRIM PANEL COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. SURFACE AND EDGES OF THE MAT COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. IT COULD IGNITE WHEN EXPOSED TO THE EXHAUST GAS OF THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER IGNITER IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE FRONT OR SIDE COLLISION. Consequence:THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Action:DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE MATTING MATERIALS FROM INSIDE THE B-PILLAR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. | |
| 1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Manufacturer: | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Manufacture Dates: | 05/01/1998 - 11/30/2001 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 646246 |
Defect Description:ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND CRUISE CONTROLS, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING SAFETY RECALLS 03V-265 OR 04V-096. Consequence:THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Action:DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2006. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987. | |
| 1999 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Manufacturer: | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufacture Dates: | 04/14/1998 - 11/30/2001 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 295136 |
Defect Description:ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION. Consequence:IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE; OR THE LAMPS COULD COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. Action:DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCHES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987. | |
| 1999 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Manufacturer: | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufacture Dates: | 04/14/1998 - 11/30/2001 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 295136 |
Defect Description:ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION. Consequence:IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE; OR THE LAMPS COULD COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. Action:DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCHES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987. | |
