NHTSA recall 96V-115 (96V115000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported July 1, 1996 - about 8,100 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V115000
Also written as: 96V-115
Reported: July 1, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~8,100
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAT EXCHANGER ON THESE VEHICLES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-115 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Volkswagen Corrado - 1990

Volkswagen Passat - 1990

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