Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #92V050000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 92V050000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 650,000 affected units, HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:HEATER CORE:WATER, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Replace the heater core with an improved heater core.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 92V050000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1992-04-14T00:00:00

Subject: Heater:water:defroster:defogger:heater core:water

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 650,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: Replace the heater core with an improved heater core.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-i8gc.utcs-hp8p

NHTSA ID: 92V050000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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