1986 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

3 recalls — 2 complaints

92V050000 Apr 14, 1992
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.
650,000 vehicles affected
86V149000 Nov 7, 1986
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
MORE FUEL THAN PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301 MAY ESCAPE FROM THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CARS ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 301.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.
23,000 vehicles affected
86V029000 Feb 20, 1986
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
MORE FUEL THAN PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301 MAY ESCAPE FROM THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY UNDER THE TEST CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN THE STANDARD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE CAR IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.
77,000 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER Nov 27, 1995
THE SHOCK TOWERS ARE COMPLETELY BROKEN. TT
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Sep 14, 1995
THE STEERING COLUMN SLIPPED OUT OF THE SLEEVE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT