The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE

    NHTSA #RQ06004

    Status:
    RECALLED

    Click here for more info »

  2. INVESTIGATION: BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH

    NHTSA #RQ03010

    Status:
    RECALLED

    Click here for more info »

  4. INVESTIGATION: PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRE

    NHTSA #PE99007

    Status:
    RECALLED

    Click here for more info »

  5. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK PUNCTURE

    NHTSA #EA00028

    Status:
    RECALLED

    Click here for more info »

  6. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK PUNCTURE

    NHTSA #PE00033

    Status:
    CLOSED

    Click here for more info »