NHTSA recall 99V251000
Structure · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Dealers will remove the trim cover from each of the b pillars and install a new cover.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1999 Volkswagen Jetta.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 99V251000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.