3VWRA81H1TM000160

Available vehicle information

VIN

3VWRA81H1TM000160

Model year

1996

Country

Mexico

Record status

corrosion

NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.

Recall 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

09E012000 07/04/2009 View details

Summary

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Recall 2 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

98V160000 16/07/1998 View details

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLTS SECURING THE FRONT HOOD LATCH CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME. THE LATCH WOULD MOVE CAUSING DISENGAGEMENT OF THE HOOD STRIKER FROM THE LATCH.

Consequence

UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE HOOD COULD OCCUR OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOOD LATCH AND SECURING BOLTS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY.

Important: Campaigns shown above are matched using make, model and model year. This does not prove that this exact VIN is included in a campaign. Check the exact VIN on NHTSA →

U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular

City 19 MPG

Highway 26 MPG

Combined 22 MPG

Engine displacement 2.0 L

Cylinders 4

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

Drive Front-Wheel Drive

CO₂ emissions 403.95454545454544 g/mile

Estimated annual fuel cost $2800

Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

3VW WMI · RA81H1 VDS · TM000160 VIS

WMI 3VW World Manufacturer Identifier

VDS RA81H1 Vehicle Descriptor Section

VIS TM000160 Vehicle Identifier Section

Model year code T Position 10 of the VIN

Plant code M Position 11 of the VIN

VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA

Make VOLKSWAGEN

Model Jetta

Model year 1996

Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV

Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR

Body class Sedan/Saloon

Trim GL

Displacement 1.984000 L

Cylinders 4

Engine power 115 hp

Fuel type Gasoline

Doors 4

Plant city PUEBLA

Plant country MEXICO

Source: NHTSA vPIC

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