1986 Volkswagen Gti Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 92V050000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1984
Manufactured End Date: January 1st, 1990
Date of Owner Notification: May 29th, 1992

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH AN IMPROVED HEATER CORE.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: WATER HEATER; HEATER CORE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AUTOMOBILES.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 86V149000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1985
Manufactured End Date: December 1st, 1985
Date of Owner Notification: November 7th, 1986

Defect Summary:
MORE FUEL THAN PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301 MAY ESCAPE FROM THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CARS ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 301.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK/FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 86V029000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1984
Manufactured End Date: September 1st, 1985
Date of Owner Notification: May 19th, 1986

Defect Summary:
MORE FUEL THAN PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301 MAY ESCAPE FROM THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY UNDER THE TEST CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN THE STANDARD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE CAR IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL/FMVSS 301. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.