1992 Volkswagen Golf
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1992 Volkswagen Golf. Newest first.
Certain hydraulic brake hoses, p/n 171.611.107b, sold as replacement equipment for 1975-1985 volkswagen (VW) rabbit; 1985-1992 VW golf; and 1980-1992 VW jetta passenger vehicles. possible brake hose rupture could occur which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Brake hose rupture could result in loss of braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Foreign parts distributors will notify owners and replace the brake hoses with compliant brake hoses. the recall began on march 30, 2006. owners may contact foreign parts distributors at 305-885-8646 ext. 11.
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
6 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Recall on the intake air pre-heating system denied due to location of residence in the us.
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Consumer imported vehicle from canada, and IS here in the USA, in school. Consumers mail was forwarded to USA which contained a manufacturer's notice to check and update the preheating system of vehicle. volkswagen USA told consumer to take vehicle back to canada to have repairs done. Because…
Consumer imported vehicle from canada, and IS here in the USA, in school. Consumers mail was forwarded to USA which contained a manufacturer's notice to check and update the preheating system of vehicle. volkswagen USA told consumer to take vehicle back to canada to have repairs done. Because vehicle was bought in canada, any USA volkswagen. Dealer IS refusing to repair vehicle . Consumer needs help in repairing defect. manufacturer noticed defect. *Ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Driver's side front seatback rest broke and collapsed. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Fuel line hose leaking, inquires from nhtsa as to recalls regarding his vehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Key cylinder assembly failed, preventing key from moving/vehicle from starting. *skd
- Vehicle speed control
Throttle sticks between 1500/2000 rpm, also lurches forward. *aw
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.
- 10125850Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
- 10125765Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
- 10122255Golf/GTI Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections:
- 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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