1990 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 92V050000 on 04/19/1992
- Component:
- Visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1984 - 12/31/1989
- Affected:
- 650,000
- 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.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Replace the heater core with an improved heater core.
- Notes:
- System: water heater; heater core.vehicle description: passenger automobiles.
- Campaign:
- 92V131000 on 09/28/1992
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1989 - 05/31/1992
- Affected:
- 12,650
- Defect:
- The venturi tube located in the throttle valve housing can become loose and fall against the throttle plate.
- Consequence:
- The venturi tube can partially block the throttle plateand prevent it from returning to its full idle position, resulting in unwantedengine speed when the vehicle is placed in a forward or reverse gear.
- Correction:
- Replace the press-fit venturi tube with a thread type tube.
- Notes:
- System: fuel: throttle valve housing.vehicle description: passenger cars with 16 valve engines and californiaemission control systems.
1990 VOLKSWAGEN GTI TSBs (2)
- Bulletin:
- 0101
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2015831
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Volkswagen: 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. *pe
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