1991 VOLKSWAGEN FOX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
The 1991 VOLKSWAGEN FOX has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1991 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1991 VOLKSWAGEN FOX, potentially affecting up to 524,000 vehicles.
Recall 95V105000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
| 164,000 vehicles affected
Defect: IN THE EVENT OF A COOLING SYSTEM COMPONENT FAILURE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, THE COOLANT CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING THE COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURE TO RISE TO A LEVEL WHERE A LEAK IN THE HEAT EXCHANGER CAN OCCUR.
Consequence: A LEAK OR FAILURE OF THE HEAT EXCHANGER LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD CAN ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE AND CAUSE INJURY TO THE FEET OF A PASSENGER. HOT COOLANT CAN ALSO STEAM UP THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE TEMPORARILY IMPAIRING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BYPASS VALVE KIT WHICH IS DESIGNED TO ROUTE EXCESSIVELY HOT COOLANT TO THE ENGINE WITHOUT FLOWING THROUGH THE HEAT EXCHANGER. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL A PLASTIC COVER UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TO ENSURE...
View full details →Recall 92V058000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 358,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK BEYOND THE CLAMP FORCE OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP.
View full details →Recall 91V087000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 2,000 vehicles affected
Defect: METAL FUEL LINES WITH AN INCORRECT CONTOUR WERE INSTALLED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE INCORRECT CONTOUR CAN CAUSE THE METAL FUEL LINE TO RUB AGAINST THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.
Consequence: PROLONGED RUBBING OF THE FUEL LINE AGAINST THE INTAKEMANIFOLD COULD CAUSE A FUEL LINE LEAK, AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIREIF THE LEAKING FUEL LINE IS EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: REPLACE FUEL LINE WITH CORRECTLY CONTOURED FUEL LINE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1991 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 VOLKSWAGEN FOX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION HOOD FLIPPED BACKWARDS, HITTING WINDSHIELD AND SHATTERING GLASS. CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OVER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1991 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 VOLKSWAGEN FOX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN FOX
- 1987 VOLKSWAGEN FOX — 15 complaints
- 1988 VOLKSWAGEN FOX — 24 complaints
- 1989 VOLKSWAGEN FOX — 12 complaints
- 1990 VOLKSWAGEN FOX — 16 complaints
- 1991 VOLKSWAGEN FOX (current)
- 1992 VOLKSWAGEN FOX — 8 complaints
- 1993 VOLKSWAGEN FOX — 29 complaints
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