Vehicle profile

1997 Volkswagen Jetta Jetta

Sedan · Compact Cars

2 federal recalls illustration
Illustration of a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta Jetta

Specifications

What's under the hood.

Horsepower
115 hp
Cylinders
4-cyl
Displacement
1.9L
Fuel
Diesel
Transmission
Manual 5-spd
Drive
FWD
Body class
Compact Cars
Doors
4

Federal recall campaigns

2 federal recall campaigns.

1997 Volkswagen Jetta
  • 02V026000

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

    ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CAN SUFFER ABRASION DAMAGE IF THE REAR TIRE GOES FLAT AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNTIL THE TIRE DISINTEGRATES.

    Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL FIT PASSAT VEHICLES WITH A NEW WHEEL HOUSE LINER THAT WILL BETTER PROTECT THE CAR'S FILLER NECK. JETTA VEHICLES WILL BE FITTED WITH A DIFFERENT METAL SHIELD DESIGNED TO ENHANCE ABRASION PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF TIRE DISINTEGRATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 13, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

    25/01/2002

  • 09E012000

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    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.

    07/04/2009

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{
  "id": "mpwbjj4m8epb2vf",
  "year": 1997,
  "make": "Volkswagen",
  "model": "Jetta",
  "trim": "Jetta",
  "submodel": "Sedan",
  "horsepower": 115,
  "cylinders": 4,
  "displacement_l": 1.9,
  "transmission": "Manual 5-spd",
  "drive_type": "FWD",
  "fuel_type": "Diesel",
  "body_class": "Compact Cars",
  "image_url": "https://f005.backblazeb2.com/file/vehicle/vehicle-images/1997-volkswagen-jetta-1754771288224-032cde82.jpeg",
  "image_type": "illustration",
  "recall_count": 2
}
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