NHTSA recall 95V105000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 95V105000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Reported | 1995-05-23 |
| Owners notified | 1995-09-22 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 164000 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The 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 THAT THE PASSENGER IS NOT EXPOSED TO HOT COOLANT IN THE EVENT OF A LEAK.
Notes
SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME,PLEASE CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
| 1987 VOLKSWAGEN FOX | Built 1986-10-01 to 1993-07-01. |
|---|---|
| 1988 VOLKSWAGEN FOX | Built 1986-10-01 to 1993-07-01. |
| 1989 VOLKSWAGEN FOX | Built 1986-10-01 to 1993-07-01. |
| 1990 VOLKSWAGEN FOX | Built 1986-10-01 to 1993-07-01. |
| 1991 VOLKSWAGEN FOX | Built 1986-10-01 to 1993-07-01. |
| 1992 VOLKSWAGEN FOX | Built 1986-10-01 to 1993-07-01. |
| 1993 VOLKSWAGEN FOX | Built 1986-10-01 to 1993-07-01. |
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