Campaign - Replace B-Pillar Trim: Overview
Recall CircularCode: UM
March 1, 2000
Subject:
REPLACE B-PILLAR TRIM
1999/2000 Model Volkswagen Jetta
Dear Volkswagen Dealer:
This is to inform you of the initiation of a compliance recall involving 1999 and 2000 model year Volkswagen Jetta vehicles manufactured between January 27, 1999 and July 10,1999. This recall involves replacement of the B-Pillar upper trim covers.
Vehicle Identification Number Range
The vehicles affected by this recall are within the following vehicle identification number range:
3VM_ _ _ 9M_XM045676 - 3VM_ _ _ 9M_YM015348
Please note that the above VINs represent the lowest and highest serial numbers of affected vehicles. Use of the OTIS campaign inquiry system will allow you to determine whether or not a particular vehicle, within the above VIN range, requires the corrective work.
NOTE:
Volkswagen will not reimburse under this recall any duplicate recall repair work or a repair outside the VIN range.
Compliance Problem Description
The affected vehicles may not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 201.
Remedial Action
Replace left and right side upper B-pillar trim cover.
IMPORTANT:
Please Provide A Copy To All Personnel With Campaign-Related Responsibilities!
Owner Notification Mailing
Volkswagen of America, Inc. will mail first class notification letters to all known owners on or about March 10, 2000.
Vehicle Allocation
By separate mail and prior to owner notification, we will furnish you with a computer list containing information for vehicles of owners who reside within your area of responsibility.
Limitation on Sale or Lease of Certain Vehicles
Section 154(d) of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 mandates that dealers correct, prior to delivery for sale or lease, any vehicle which fails to comply with an applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or which contains a defect relating to motor vehicle safety. It is, therefore, imperative that any vehicle in your inventory which is affected by this recall and shows the UM code in the OTIS campaign inquiry system is corrected prior to sale.
Parts Information:
Parts Information
Removed Parts
Properly dispose of all removed trim covers.
Replacement Time/Reimbursement
To ensure reimbursement, the OTIS recall inquiry system must show the UM code. Recall claims will only be paid for vehicles which show the recall code UM in the OTIS recall inquiry system at the time of the repair work.
UM Data Entry Procedure
Code Application
Service Help
If you have any questions regarding this or any other recall or service action, please call (248) 340-4734. or (248) 340-4858.
Additional Actions
Some of the affected vehicles may be involved in an additional corrective action. Please access the OTIS campaign inquiry system so that any additional required work can be performed simultaneously.