NHTSA recall 92V050000
Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Volkswagen Golf and 2 more
Reported Apr 14, 1992650,000 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCBuilt Aug 1, 1984 – Jan 1, 1990
The defect
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.
The 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.
The remedy
Replace the heater core with an improved heater core.