Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #96V115000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V115000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 8,100 affected units, VW/ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

In the event the engine overheats and the vehicle is operated continuously in that condition, the coolant pressure will rise to a level at which the heat exchanger could leak.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the heat exchanger on these vehicles.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V115000
Report Received Date: 1996-07-01T00:00:00
Subject: Vw/engine cooling system
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 8,100

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: In the event the engine overheats and the vehicle is operated continuously in that condition, the coolant pressure will rise to a level at which the heat exchanger could leak.
Consequence Summary: A leaking heat exchanger will allow hot coolant to escape causing injury to the driver's feet or could steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the heat exchanger on these vehicles.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3rrn-vruv.u6gr
NHTSA ID: 96V115000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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