Vaico V10-4794 Hood Safety Catch - Front

Hood Safety Catch for Volkswagen Front Applications

The Vaico V10-4794 hood safety catch is an OE-style replacement part for Volkswagen models that use OE number 1K0823480. It is built for front hood latch safety retention on select Tiguan, Jetta, GTI, Jetta City, and R32 applications.

VAICO product line components are developed for direct-fit service work where accurate OE matching matters. This hood safety catch is sized at 161 mm long, 71 mm wide, and 85 mm high, with a lightweight 0.258 kg construction for straightforward replacement planning.

Key Features

• Part number: V10-4794
• Hood safety catch for front hood latch systems
• OE reference: 1K0 823 480 / 1K0823480
• Dimensions: 161 mm length, 71 mm width, 85 mm height
• Weight: 0.258 kg
• VAICO branded OE-style replacement component

Detailed Description

The Vaico V10-4794 is a hood safety catch designed for Volkswagen front-end hood retention systems that match OE number 1K0823480. It fits select Volkswagen Tiguan, Jetta, GTI, Jetta City, and R32 models, including 2005-2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2005-2010 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2007-2009 Volkswagen GTI applications listed for the front position. If you are replacing a worn or damaged hood safety catch on a Volkswagen Tiguan or Volkswagen Jetta, V10-4794 provides the OE-number match needed for accurate service selection.

This part cross-references OE number 1K0823480 for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a broken or worn hood safety catch on the front latch assembly
• Restoring secondary hood retention on Volkswagen Tiguan and Volkswagen Jetta models
• Addressing hood latch security concerns caused by damaged OE-style hardware
• Correcting fitment issues when the original safety catch no longer aligns properly

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the OE number on the original part before ordering, especially on Volkswagen Tiguan and Volkswagen Jetta vehicles with multiple hood latch configurations. Match the front-position application and verify the vehicle build details listed in the fitment notes, including the chassis breakpoints shown for certain Tiguan models. Compare the dimensions and mounting shape to the removed part before installation.

Quality Assurance

VAICO is used for OE-style replacement parts that follow application-specific fitment requirements. This V10-4794 hood safety catch is cataloged to match OE number 1K0823480 for the listed Volkswagen front hood applications.

• Fits 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, front
• Fits 2009-2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, front
• Fits 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited, front
• Fits 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, front
• Fits 2006-2010 Volkswagen Jetta, front
• Fits 2007-2009 Volkswagen GTI, front
• Fits 2008-2009 Volkswagen Jetta City, front
• Fits 2008 Volkswagen R32, front
• Fits 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, front