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1990 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
5 Recalls for 1990 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-08-02 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | AN ENGINE PREHEATING TUBE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED DUE TO A MISSING SUPPORT BRACKET, CAUSING THE PREHEATING TUBE TO CHAFE AGAINST THE RIGHT FRONT METAL BRAKE LINE. THIS CAN DAMAGE THE HYDRAULIC LINE, CAUSING BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE AND DIMINISHED BRAKING IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PREHEATING TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET TO ENSURE PROPER POSITIONING RELATIVE TO THE RIGHT FRONT METAL BRAKE LINE. |
| 1992-04-14 | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 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. Remedy: REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH AN IMPROVED HEATER CORE. |
| 1992-04-14 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK BEYOND THE CLAMP FORCE OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK. Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP. |
| 1990-08-06 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | OMISSION OF AIR DUCTS INTENDED TO GUIDE FLOW OF COOLING AIR TO LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS COULD ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO EXCEED ALLOWABLE OPERATING TEMPERATURE UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. Remedy: INSTALL MISSING LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT AIR DUCTS. |
| 2006-03-01 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | CERTAIN HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES, P/N 171.611.107B, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1975-1985 VOLKSWAGEN (VW) RABBIT; 1985-1992 VW GOLF; AND 1980-1992 VW JETTA PASSENGER VEHICLES. POSSIBLE BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD OCCUR WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, “BRAKE HOSES.” Remedy: FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BRAKE HOSES WITH COMPLIANT BRAKE HOSES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS AT 305-885-8646 EXT. 11. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1990 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
| Date | Component |
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10 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1990 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-10-24 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
ODI Number: 8021548 | |||
| 1995-09-27 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 972547 | |||
| 1995-07-14 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 968823 | |||
| 2001-02-12 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 880404 | |||
| 2000-11-07 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 874536 | |||
| 1999-06-07 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
ODI Number: 837067 | |||
| 1998-11-04 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 830091 | |||
| 1998-11-13 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
ODI Number: 830759 | |||
| 2000-04-11 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
ODI Number: 721312 | |||
| 1998-07-13 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
ODI Number: 538287 |
3 Investigations for 1990 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-12-09 | 1992-06-12 | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | |
| 1992-12-17 | 1993-03-03 | STRUCTURE | |
| 1993-03-03 | 1993-09-17 | STRUCTURE |
3 Service Alerts for 1990 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2008-08-28 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-08-28 | 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-06-12 | 220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1990 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
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