3VWRK21G4NM051978

Available vehicle information

VIN
3VWRK21G4NM051978
Model year
1992
Country
Mexico
Record status
structural damage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

4
4 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 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
06E018000 01/03/2006 View details
Summary

CERTAIN HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES, P/N 171.611.107B, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1975-1985 VOLKSWAGEN (VW) RABBIT; 1985-1992 VW GOLF; AND 1980-1992 VW JETTA PASSENGER VEHICLES. POSSIBLE BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD OCCUR WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES."

Consequence

BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BRAKE HOSES WITH COMPLIANT BRAKE HOSES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS AT 305-885-8646 EXT. 11.

Recall 3 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
92V058000 14/04/1992 View details
Summary

THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK BEYOND THE CLAMP FORCE OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy

REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP.

Recall 4 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
92V131000 15/09/1992 View details
Summary

THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE.

Consequence

THE VENTURI TUBE CAN PARTIALLY BLOCK THE THROTTLE PLATEAND PREVENT IT FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION, RESULTING IN UNWANTEDENGINE SPEED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED IN A FORWARD OR REVERSE GEAR.

Remedy

REPLACE THE PRESS-FIT VENTURI TUBE WITH A THREAD TYPE TUBE.

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 →
OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SOURCE · NHTSA

Crash Test & Safety Ratings

No NHTSA crash-test rating returned

No matching U.S. NCAP safety rating was found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.

Official source: U.S. Department of Transportation · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ratings apply to the NHTSA-tested vehicle configuration matched by make, model and model year. View NHTSA Safety Ratings →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular
City 21 MPG
Highway 26 MPG
Combined 23 MPG
Engine displacement 1.8 L
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 3-spd
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 386.39130434782606 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $2650
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

3VW WMI · RK21G4 VDS · NM051978 VIS
WMI 3VW World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS RK21G4 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS NM051978 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code N 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 1992
Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Cylinders 4
Engine power 100 hp
Doors 4
Plant country MEXICO
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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