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1993 Volkswagen Fox

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Consequence of Defect

in the event of a cooling system component failure while the vehicle is driven, the coolant can overheat causing the cooling system pressure to rise to a level where a leak in the heat exchanger can occur.

Corrective Action

a leak or failure of the heat exchanger located under the dashboard can allow hot coolant to escape and cause injury to the feet of a passenger. hot coolant can also steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's visibility, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a bypass valve kit which is designed to route excessively hot coolant to the engine without flowing through the heat exchanger. dealers will also install a plastic cover underneath the dashboard on the passenger side to ensure that the passenger is not exposed to hot coolant in the event of a leak.

1993 Volkswagen Fox

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.

1992 Volkswagen Fox

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Consequence of Defect

in the event of a cooling system component failure while the vehicle is driven, the coolant can overheat causing the cooling system pressure to rise to a level where a leak in the heat exchanger can occur.

Corrective Action

a leak or failure of the heat exchanger located under the dashboard can allow hot coolant to escape and cause injury to the feet of a passenger. hot coolant can also steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's visibility, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a bypass valve kit which is designed to route excessively hot coolant to the engine without flowing through the heat exchanger. dealers will also install a plastic cover underneath the dashboard on the passenger side to ensure that the passenger is not exposed to hot coolant in the event of a leak.

1992 Volkswagen Fox

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.

1991 Volkswagen Fox

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Consequence of Defect

in the event of a cooling system component failure while the vehicle is driven, the coolant can overheat causing the cooling system pressure to rise to a level where a leak in the heat exchanger can occur.

Corrective Action

a leak or failure of the heat exchanger located under the dashboard can allow hot coolant to escape and cause injury to the feet of a passenger. hot coolant can also steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's visibility, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a bypass valve kit which is designed to route excessively hot coolant to the engine without flowing through the heat exchanger. dealers will also install a plastic cover underneath the dashboard on the passenger side to ensure that the passenger is not exposed to hot coolant in the event of a leak.

1991 Volkswagen Fox

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.

1991 Volkswagen Fox

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

metal fuel lines with an incorrect contour were installed in the engine compartment. the incorrect contour can cause the metal fuel line to rub against the intake manifold.

Corrective Action

prolonged rubbing of the fuel line against the intakemanifold could cause a fuel line leak, and result in an engine compartment fireif the leaking fuel line is exposed to a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

replace fuel line with correctly contoured fuel line.

1990 Volkswagen Fox

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Consequence of Defect

in the event of a cooling system component failure while the vehicle is driven, the coolant can overheat causing the cooling system pressure to rise to a level where a leak in the heat exchanger can occur.

Corrective Action

a leak or failure of the heat exchanger located under the dashboard can allow hot coolant to escape and cause injury to the feet of a passenger. hot coolant can also steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's visibility, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a bypass valve kit which is designed to route excessively hot coolant to the engine without flowing through the heat exchanger. dealers will also install a plastic cover underneath the dashboard on the passenger side to ensure that the passenger is not exposed to hot coolant in the event of a leak.

1990 Volkswagen Fox

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.

1989 Volkswagen Fox

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Consequence of Defect

in the event of a cooling system component failure while the vehicle is driven, the coolant can overheat causing the cooling system pressure to rise to a level where a leak in the heat exchanger can occur.

Corrective Action

a leak or failure of the heat exchanger located under the dashboard can allow hot coolant to escape and cause injury to the feet of a passenger. hot coolant can also steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's visibility, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a bypass valve kit which is designed to route excessively hot coolant to the engine without flowing through the heat exchanger. dealers will also install a plastic cover underneath the dashboard on the passenger side to ensure that the passenger is not exposed to hot coolant in the event of a leak.

1989 Volkswagen Fox

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

steering wheel/shaft designed to use surface friction may loose this friction if grease or oil is present on the coneshaped surface of the steering shaft.

Corrective Action

if the above condition is present and the steering wheelnut is torqued lower than specified, break of the friction lock could result inloosening and separation of the steering wheel.

Recall Notes

remove the steering wheel of vehicles and clean friction surface and install a spring retainer, replace the steering wheel nut with a self locking nut.

1988 Volkswagen Fox

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Consequence of Defect

in the event of a cooling system component failure while the vehicle is driven, the coolant can overheat causing the cooling system pressure to rise to a level where a leak in the heat exchanger can occur.

Corrective Action

a leak or failure of the heat exchanger located under the dashboard can allow hot coolant to escape and cause injury to the feet of a passenger. hot coolant can also steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's visibility, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a bypass valve kit which is designed to route excessively hot coolant to the engine without flowing through the heat exchanger. dealers will also install a plastic cover underneath the dashboard on the passenger side to ensure that the passenger is not exposed to hot coolant in the event of a leak.

1988 Volkswagen Fox

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

steering wheel/shaft designed to use surface friction may loose this friction if grease or oil is present on the coneshaped surface of the steering shaft.

Corrective Action

if the above condition is present and the steering wheelnut is torqued lower than specified, break of the friction lock could result inloosening and separation of the steering wheel.

Recall Notes

remove the steering wheel of vehicles and clean friction surface and install a spring retainer, replace the steering wheel nut with a self locking nut.

1987 Volkswagen Fox

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Consequence of Defect

in the event of a cooling system component failure while the vehicle is driven, the coolant can overheat causing the cooling system pressure to rise to a level where a leak in the heat exchanger can occur.

Corrective Action

a leak or failure of the heat exchanger located under the dashboard can allow hot coolant to escape and cause injury to the feet of a passenger. hot coolant can also steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's visibility, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a bypass valve kit which is designed to route excessively hot coolant to the engine without flowing through the heat exchanger. dealers will also install a plastic cover underneath the dashboard on the passenger side to ensure that the passenger is not exposed to hot coolant in the event of a leak.

1987 Volkswagen Fox

Component

Wheels

Consequence of Defect

under heavy load conditions, the rear tire sidewalls may chafe against the wheel housing.

Corrective Action

prolonged chafing can cause premature tire wear andcould result in sudden loss of air.

Recall Notes

install a different type sport wheels or install standard wheels.

1987 Volkswagen Fox

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

steering wheel/shaft designed to use surface friction may loose this friction if grease or oil is present on the coneshaped surface of the steering shaft.

Corrective Action

if the above condition is present and the steering wheelnut is torqued lower than specified, break of the friction lock could result inloosening and separation of the steering wheel.

Recall Notes

remove the steering wheel of vehicles and clean friction surface and install a spring retainer, replace the steering wheel nut with a self locking nut.