1985 Volkswagen Golf Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1985 Volkswagen Golf. 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.

• 92V050000Apr 14, 1992650,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
  Covers: Volkswagen Golf 1985–1990, Jetta 1985–1990, GTI 1985–1990

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

  Remedy: Replace the heater core with an improved heater core.

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• 87V053000Apr 14, 1987278,520 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
  Covers: Volkswagen Golf 1985–1987, Jetta 1985–1987, Cabriolet 1985–1987 +1 more

  Reported issue: Fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow.

  Possible consequence: Fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling.

  Remedy: Install a modified fuel pump and filter.

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• 86V029000Feb 20, 198677,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Volkswagen Golf 1985–1986, GTI 1985–1986

  Reported issue: More fuel than permitted by fmvss 301 may escape from the fuel tank assembly under the test conditions described in the standard. Consequence of defect: if the car is involved in an accident, the fuel spillage may result in a fire.

  Remedy: Replace the fuel tank assembly with a modified unit.

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• 85V031000Mar 25, 198521,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts
  Covers: Volkswagen Golf 1985, Rabbit 1985

  Reported issue: Front seat belt retractors may not properly lock during sudden heavy brake application or impact due to the interference of two positioning tabs. Consequence of defect: the seat belt would not retain the driver or passenger subjecting them to possible injury in case of an accident.

  Remedy: Replace the front seat belts and modify the retractor positioning tabs.

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• 84V137000Oct 30, 1984575 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
  Covers: Volkswagen Golf 1985

  Reported issue: A defect has been found in the assembly of some master brake cylinders. During assembly, internal parts of the master cylinder (piston cups) may have been interchanged.

  Remedy: The master cylinder will be replaced free of charge.

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