Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98V295000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V295000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 6,217 affected units, VW/COOLANT SYSTEM, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with vr6 engines. a coolant system component such as the thermo switch, radiator fan, or water pump, can malfunction causing the coolant temperature and coolant system pressure to increase significantly. over time, excessive pressure can cause leakage of coolant fromthe system, including leakage from the heat exchanger.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install in the coolant inlet hose to the heater core, a pressure reducer with a 5mm diameter secured by a spring tensioned hose clamp. also a new relay that will change the operation of the secondary electrical coolant pump will be installed. dealers will also perform a functional check of the cooling system to make sure that all cooling system components operate properly.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V295000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 1998-11-13T00:00:00
Subject: Vw/coolant system
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 6,217

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with vr6 engines. a coolant system component such as the thermo switch, radiator fan, or water pump, can malfunction causing the coolant temperature and coolant system pressure to increase significantly. over time, excessive pressure can cause leakage of coolant fromthe system, including leakage from the heat exchanger.
Consequence Summary: Leakage of hot coolant from the heat exchanger can cause injury to the feet of the driver or steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's vision.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install in the coolant inlet hose to the heater core, a pressure reducer with a 5mm diameter secured by a spring tensioned hose clamp. also a new relay that will change the operation of the secondary electrical coolant pump will be installed. dealers will also perform a functional check of the cooling system to make sure that all cooling system components operate properly.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 98V295000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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