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Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater coreRecall 92V-050 · Volkswagen vehicles

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 92V-050 covers 650,000 Volkswagen vehicles for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core problem, reported to NHTSA on April 14, 1992.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected650,0003 models
ReportedApr 14, 1992Owners notified May 29, 1992
Complaints since35Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 92V050000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH AN IMPROVED HEATER CORE.

SYSTEM: WATER HEATER; HEATER CORE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AUTOMOBILES.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Volkswagen Golf1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
Volkswagen GTI1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
Volkswagen Jetta1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

Built from August 1, 1984 to January 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. HEATER CORE FAILUREEA91054 · closed Jun 12, 1992
    NHTSA