1987 Volkswagen GTI
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1987 Volkswagen GTI. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1987 Volkswagen GTI. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Replace the heater core with an improved heater core.
The front left wheel lug nuts may have been improperly torqued.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An improperly torqued wheel may loosen over a period oftime and could eventually separate, causing an accident.
Remedy
Inspect and re-torque left front wheel lug nuts.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
A recall has been established for my son's automobile. It IS a safety issue and when I contacted the local dealer they were unable to identify if the defect had been addressed in a prior repair for a prior owner. the recall number IS "92v050000" . No incident has occured yet. I am trying to address this before it becomes a probem. Thank you. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The time belt broke and engine stop( 16 valve). tt
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