1987 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1987 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
The 1987 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE, WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump (1 complaint), and Seat Beltsfrontanchorage (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1987 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1987 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, potentially affecting up to 938,786 vehicles.
Recall 06E018000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 266 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES, P/N 171.611.107B, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1975-1985 VOLKSWAGEN (VW) RABBIT; 1985-1992 VW GOLF; AND 1980-1992 VW JETTA PASSENGER VEHICLES. POSSIBLE BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD OCCUR WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES."
Consequence: BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BRAKE HOSES WITH COMPLIANT BRAKE HOSES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS AT 305-885-8646 EXT. 11.
View full details →Recall 92V050000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
| 650,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 87V063000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| 10,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL LUG NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED.
Consequence: AN IMPROPERLY TORQUED WHEEL MAY LOOSEN OVER A PERIOD OFTIME AND COULD EVENTUALLY SEPARATE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSPECT AND RE-TORQUE LEFT FRONT WHEEL LUG NUTS.
View full details →Recall 87V053000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 278,520 vehicles affected
Defect: FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.
Consequence: FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.
Remedy: INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1987 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TRANSFER FUEL PUMP WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY. IT WOULD FAIL TO SUPPLY FUEL TO THE PUMP. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL OUT. ITS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE WEATHER IS WARM OR VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR A WHILE. *AK
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR JUST STOPPED. NO PRIOR WARNING AS HAS HE WAS DRIVING. CONSUMER DRIFTED TO THE SHOULDER. HE TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, AND IT STARTED. *AK
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE MOUNTING BRACKET THAT ATTACHES TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND CLUTCH PEDAL IS STARTING TO BREAK, CAUSING AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
AFTER RAIN, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BECOMES WET/MOULDY AND PRESENTS A FOUL ODOR. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1987 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1987 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF.
Investigation PE88091 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Closed
Opened:
HEATER CORE RUPTURE
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- 1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 15 complaints
- 1986 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 20 complaints
- 1987 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (current)
- 1988 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 9 complaints
- 1989 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 41 complaints
- 1990 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 10 complaints
- 1991 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 11 complaints
- 1992 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 6 complaints
Other VOLKSWAGEN Models
- VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — 13,715 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 10,288 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE — 3,613 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 3,104 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS — 2,635 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 1,916 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 — 1,568 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN CC — 1,356 total complaints