| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : PASSAT | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 19871001 - 19901201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V115000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19961010 | Date Received by ODI: 19960701 | Date Added to Database: 19960708 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 8100 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAT EXCHANGER ON THESE VEHICLES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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