1990 Volkswagen GTI recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1990 Volkswagen GTI, covering 662,650 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- The venturi tube located in the throttle valve housing can become loose and fall against the throttle plate.
- Risk
- The venturi tube can partially block the throttle plateand prevent it from returning to its full idle position, resulting in unwantedengine speed when the vehicle is placed in a forward or reverse gear.
- Remedy
- Replace the press-fit venturi tube with a thread type tube.
Recall number 92V131000 · Recall details
Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater core
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 92V050000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1990 Volkswagen GTI recalls
How do I check if my 1990 Volkswagen GTI has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1990 Volkswagen GTI have?
2, covering vehicle speed control and visibility.
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