Auto Recalls for Consumers

1988 VW PASSAT Recall - Campaign #96V115000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1988 VW PASSAT RECALL - #96V115000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM

IN THE EVENT THE ENGINE OVERHEATS AND THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED CONTINUOUSLY IN THAT CONDITION, THE COOLANT PRESSURE WILL RISE TO A LEVEL AT WHICH THE HEAT EXCHANGER COULD LEAK.

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Vehicle 1988 VW PASSAT
Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Manufactured between 10/1/1987 - 12/1/1990
Recalled on 7/8/1996
Influenced by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Owners Notified on 10/10/1996
# Affected 8,100
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
 
Description IN THE EVENT THE ENGINE OVERHEATS AND THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED CONTINUOUSLY IN THAT CONDITION, THE COOLANT PRESSURE WILL RISE TO A LEVEL AT WHICH THE HEAT EXCHANGER COULD LEAK.
Consequences A LEAKING HEAT EXCHANGER WILL ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER'S FEET OR COULD STEAM UP THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE TEMPORARILY IMPAIRING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAT EXCHANGER ON THESE VEHICLES.
Notes SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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