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NHTSARecalled Feb 5, 1999 · #99V022000

VW/B-PILLAR MAT/FIRE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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. THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Product details

Product
VW/B-PILLAR MAT/FIRE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE MATTING MATERIALS FROM INSIDE THE B-PILLAR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE.

View the official CPSC notice