1987 Volkswagen Fox Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1987 Volkswagen Fox. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 95V105000May 23, 1995164,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
  Covers: Volkswagen Fox 1987–1993

  Reported issue: In the event of a cooling system component failure while the vehicle is driven, the coolant can overheat causing the cooling system pressure to rise to a level where a leak in the heat exchanger can occur.

  Possible consequence: A leak or failure of the heat exchanger located under the dashboard can allow hot coolant to escape and cause injury to the feet of a passenger. Hot coolant can also steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's visibility, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a bypass valve kit which is designed to route excessively hot coolant to the engine without flowing through the heat exchanger. Dealers will also install a plastic cover underneath the dashboard on the passenger side to ensure that the passenger is not exposed to hot coolant in the event of a leak.

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• 88V187000Dec 1, 1988104,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
  Covers: Volkswagen Fox 1987–1989

  Reported issue: Steering wheel/shaft designed to use surface friction may loose this friction if grease or oil is present on the coneshaped surface of the steering shaft.

  Possible consequence: If the above condition is present and the steering wheelnut is torqued lower than specified, break of the friction lock could result inloosening and separation of the steering wheel.

  Remedy: Remove the steering wheel of vehicles and clean friction surface and install a spring retainer, replace the steering wheel nut with a self locking nut.

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• 87V162000Oct 20, 1987138 vehicles potentially affected
  Wheels
  Covers: Volkswagen Fox 1987

  Reported issue: Under heavy load conditions, the rear tire sidewalls may chafe against the wheel housing.

  Possible consequence: Prolonged chafing can cause premature tire wear andcould result in sudden loss of air.

  Remedy: Install a different type sport wheels or install standard wheels.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE88102Steering wheel separationClosed · Sep 15, 1988

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