Recall 92V050000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Defect in 1985-1990 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
RECALL This recall affects up to 650,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 92V050000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 650,000 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1985 VOLKSWAGEN GTI, 1985 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, 1986 VOLKSWAGEN GTI, 1986 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, 1986 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1987 VOLKSWAGEN GTI, 1987 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1987 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, 1988 VOLKSWAGEN GTI, 1988 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, 1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1989 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1989 VOLKSWAGEN GTI, 1989 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, 1990 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1990 VOLKSWAGEN GTI, 1990 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH AN IMPROVED HEATER CORE.
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