NHTSA Recall 92V050000
NHTSA Campaign Id 92V050000; Date: Apr. 14, 1992
The coolant escaping into the passenger compartment couldcontact the driver's feet and injure the driver. Also, steam from the heatedliquid will cloud on the window surfaces and impair the driver's vision andcould result in a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Volkswagen Golf; 1986 Volkswagen Golf; 1987 Volkswagen Golf; 1988 Volkswagen Golf; 1989 Volkswagen Golf; 1990 Volkswagen Golf; 1985 Volkswagen GTI; 1986 Volkswagen GTI; 1987 Volkswagen GTI; 1988 Volkswagen GTI; 1989 Volkswagen GTI; 1990 Volkswagen GTI; 1985 Volkswagen Jetta; 1986 Volkswagen Jetta; 1987 Volkswagen Jetta; 1988 Volkswagen Jetta; 1989 Volkswagen Jetta; 1990 Volkswagen Jetta
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:heater Core
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 650,000
Recall Summary:
The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape into the passenger compartment.
How to Fix:
Replace the heater core with an improved heater core.
Recall Notes:
System: water heater; heater core. Vehicle description: passenger automobiles.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 29, 1992
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