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1989 Volkswagen Gti recalls

There is 1 NHTSA recall campaign associated with this vehicle configuration.

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VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE · 1
Campaign 92V050000

Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Heater Core

Feb 4, 1993
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.

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.

Remedy

REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH AN IMPROVED HEATER CORE.

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