Recall 92V-050
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recalled the 1990 Volkswagen GTI and 2 other models: Visibility (defroster/defogger/hvac system, heater core).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 92V-050
- Reported
- April 14, 1992
- Vehicles affected
- 650,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Replace the heater core with an improved heater core.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: water heater; heater core.vehicle description: passenger automobiles.
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen GTI 1990
- Volkswagen Golf 1990
- Volkswagen Jetta 1990