Recall 96V115000: 1988–1990 Volkswagen Passat and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 1, 1996

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

8,100vehicles

Model years

1988–1990

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the heat exchanger on these vehicles.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1989 Volkswagen Corrado0 complaints
• 1990 Volkswagen Corrado39 complaints
• 1988 Volkswagen Passat0 complaints
• 1989 Volkswagen Passat0 complaints
• 1990 Volkswagen Passat34 complaints