1993 Volkswagen Fox
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1993 Volkswagen Fox. Newest first.
In the event of a cooling system component failure while the vehicle IS driven, the coolant can overheat causing the cooling system pressure to rise to a level where a leak in the heat exchanger can occur.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A leak or failure of the heat exchanger located under the dashboard can allow hot coolant to escape and cause injury to the feet of a passenger. hot coolant can also steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's visibility, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will install a bypass valve kit which IS designed to route excessively hot coolant to the engine without flowing through the heat exchanger. Dealers will also install a plastic cover underneath the dashboard on the passenger side to ensure that the passenger IS not exposed to hot coolant in the event of a leak.
The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.
Remedy
Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.
Owner complaints
18 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Engine and engine cooling · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
While traveling a long distance, the vehicle stalled three times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the mechanic replaced the wiring harness, the airflow sensor, and catalytic converter assembly. *ak the previously lost 2-3 quarts of oil front oil seal failed, fuses kept failing at the fuel pump. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc the oil seals and water pump failed. *jb
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Automatic seat belt upper torso buckle sticks out, it IS just a few inches from the head. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Consumer had recall 95v105000 repairs done in 1995, but problem still exists. Coolant was leaking into heat exchanger underneath dash. Would also leak underneath passenger's seat. Steam from coolant comes through vents. can't see to drive. Dealer contacted. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Vehicle IS leaking coolant underneath and in engine area. dealership IS aware of problem. *Ak radiator and heater core are defective causing coolant to splash all over vehicle. *jg
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
While driving and trying to turn on heater. Fluid started coming out of vents onto passengers of vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
While driving on highway found out that clutch was hard to press. clutch plate fell off, causing clutch system to fail. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
While driving heat exchanger failed, causing coolant to leak into passenger's compartment. vehicle has been repaired under recall 95v105000 dealer and manufafcturer will be notified. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Traveling 45mph, started to smell gas. Heard an explosion. Stopped & got out of vehicle. Noticed smoke then flames. Fire dept. Called & put flames out. Everything under the hood was burned or melted. *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield reservoir disintegrated.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Hot coolant escaped int passenger side, recall didnot solve the problem, collant still comes on the passenager shoes.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail · Power train
Speedometer failed.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Engine cooling system: recall #95v105; had the work done last year and the same thing happened again on 7-22-97. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wiper fixture loosened, causing wipers to become entangled.
- Seat belts
The driver's and passenger's side automatic seat belts lock into the unit and will not come out. this IS the second time the driver's side has been replaced. please describe in detail. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat and shoulder belt failure, when the brakes are applied, the manual seat belts on the driver's and passenger's side are very loose, they do not lock in place.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Passenger/driver shoulder belts sticks w/poor retractors and both lap belts fail to release. Please describe details. tt
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) · Power train › Manual transmission › Lubricant
Gears will not change while driving. dealer cannot fix because of design change. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10213836Airbag Issues.
- 10159010The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10157383VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
- 10155644This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- 10128105This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
- 10128104This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
- 10128055This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
- 10126785Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- 10026848Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. Heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced.
- 621613Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting.
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