4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
Posted on: 1992-04-20
Description
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.
Corrective Action
Replace the heater core with an improved heater core.
Notes
System: water heater; heater core.vehicle description: passenger automobiles.
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Posted on: 1987-04-21
Description
Fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow.
Consequence
Fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling.
Corrective Action
Install a modified fuel pump and filter.
Notes
System: fuel pump.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with a dual fuel pump system.
DEFECT #3 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Posted on: 1987-05-11
Description
The front left wheel lug nuts may have been improperly torqued.
Consequence
An improperly torqued wheel may loosen over a period oftime and could eventually separate, causing an accident.
Corrective Action
Inspect and re-torque left front wheel lug nuts.
Notes
System: wheels/lug nuts.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with alloy wheels.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Posted on: 2006-03-01
Description
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.
Consequence
Brake hose rupture could result in loss of braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.