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NHTSARecalled Apr 14, 1992 · #92V050000

HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:HEATER CORE:WATER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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. 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.

Product details

Product
HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:HEATER CORE:WATER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH AN IMPROVED HEATER CORE.

View the official CPSC notice