2008 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 2008
Volkswagen Jetta is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | $18,065 | Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 21 city / 29 hwy mpg |
| Transmissions: | 6 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual |
| Drivetrains: | Front Wheel Drive |
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2008 Jetta Recalls
SEP 24, 2007 | Recall ID#
74546
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED... More Details
SEP 24, 2007 |
JETTA
| Recall ID#
74546
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Recall Date: |
SEP 24, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
JETTA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
340000 |
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Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED...
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Consequence:
NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
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Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Q8
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