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3 Recalls for 1991 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 | 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. |
| 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 1991 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
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10 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1991 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-05-12 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 965252 | |||
| 1998-05-12 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
ODI Number: 823213 | |||
| 2002-03-31 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 760044 | |||
| 2000-09-03 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
ODI Number: 730004 | |||
| 2000-02-08 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 550775 | |||
| 1999-04-26 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
ODI Number: 545204 | |||
| 1999-04-26 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 545204 | |||
| 1998-08-31 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
ODI Number: 540436 | |||
| 1995-07-04 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 485761 | |||
| 1995-07-04 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ODI Number: 485761 |
2 Investigations for 1991 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-03-03 | 1993-09-17 | STRUCTURE | |
| 1992-12-17 | 1993-03-03 | STRUCTURE |
15 Service Alerts for 1991 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2016-01-22 | 140000 AIR BAGS
Airbag Issues. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-06-28 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-06-22 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-03-27 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-02-01 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-06-29 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-06-22 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-06-22 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-07-17 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) – Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purch Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-06-13 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) – Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purcha Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-02-11 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Golf/GTI Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) – Technician and Detailer Inspections: Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-05-16 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION OBTAINING THE FLUID CAPACITY CHART. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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") |