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1990-1993 Volkswagen Fox recall: cooling system

Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on May 23, 1995. It covers about 164,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
164,000
reported
May 23, 1995
owners notified
Sep 22, 1995
related complaints
11

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 95V105000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints about engine problems.

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Questions about recall 95V105000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1993 Volkswagen Fox cooling system?

Yes. Recall 95V105000, reported on May 23, 1995, covers about 164,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 95V105000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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