NHTSA recall 92V-050 (92V050000)

visibility recall reported April 14, 1992 - about 650,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 92V050000
Also written as: 92V-050
Reported: April 14, 1992
Vehicles affected: ~650,000
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH AN IMPROVED HEATER CORE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 92V-050 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Volkswagen Golf - 1990

Volkswagen Jetta - 1990

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