1996 Volkswagen Jetta Lights Problems
4 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Lights Recalls (1)
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.
Fix: 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.
Owner Complaints (4)
UPON DEPRESSING THE FOUR-WAY FLASHER SWITCH, USUALLY ONLY ONE TURN SIGNAL BLINKS, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, ONLY THE LEFT OR RIGHT TURN SIGNAL BLINKS, AFTER DEPRESSING THE SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES, THE FOUR-WAY FLASHERS WILL WORK NORMALLY. *TT
UPON DEPRESSING THE FOUR-WAY FLASHER SWITCH, USUALLY ONLY ONE TURN SIGNAL BLINKS, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, ONLY THE LEFT OR RIGHT TURN SIGNAL BLINKS, AFTER DEPRESSING THE SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES, THE FOUR-WAY FLASHERS WILL WORK NORMALLY. *TT
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND HEADLIGHT DO NOT WORK.
REAR READING LIGHT ON RIGHT SIDE INOPERATIVE.