Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #95V105000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 95V105000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 164,000 affected units, ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 95V105000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 1995-05-23T00:00:00
Subject: Engine cooling system
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 164,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 95V105000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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