NHTSA Recall 96V115000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V115000; Date: Jul. 1, 1996
A leaking heat exchanger will allow hot coolant to escape causing injury to the driver's feet or could steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1989 Volkswagen Corrado; 1990 Volkswagen Corrado; 1988 Volkswagen Passat; 1989 Volkswagen Passat; 1990 Volkswagen Passat
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 8,100
Recall Summary:
In the event the engine overheats and the vehicle is operated continuously in that condition, the coolant pressure will rise to a level at which the heat exchanger could leak.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the heat exchanger on these vehicles.
Recall Notes:
System: engine cooling system. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 10, 1996
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