Volkswagen Heater Core Recall 92V050000 (650K Vehicles)

The problem

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.

The risk

The coolant escaping into the passenger compartment couldcontact the driver's feet and injure the driver. Also, steam from the heatedliquid will cloud on the window surfaces and impair the driver's vision andcould result in a vehicle accident.

The fix

Replace the heater core with an improved heater core.

Contacts

System: water heater; heater core.Vehicle description: passenger automobiles.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Volkswagen dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 92V050000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1985 Volkswagen Golf	10	6	C
1986 Volkswagen Golf	13	5	C
1987 Volkswagen Golf	4	4	A
1988 Volkswagen Golf	9	6	C
1989 Volkswagen Golf	17	4	C
1990 Volkswagen Golf	10	5	C
1985 Volkswagen GTI	2	2	B
1986 Volkswagen GTI	2	3	C
1987 Volkswagen GTI	2	2	B
1988 Volkswagen GTI	0	1	A
1989 Volkswagen GTI	0	1	A
1990 Volkswagen GTI	0	2	A
1985 Volkswagen Jetta	13	4	A
1986 Volkswagen Jetta	14	3	A
1987 Volkswagen Jetta	19	4	A
1988 Volkswagen Jetta	20	8	A
1989 Volkswagen Jetta	30	5	A
1990 Volkswagen Jetta	23	7	A

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1985 Volkswagen Jetta

1986 Volkswagen Jetta

1987 Volkswagen Jetta

1988 Volkswagen Jetta

1989 Volkswagen Jetta

1990 Volkswagen Jetta

Questions

Is the 92V050000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 92V050000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 92V050000 announced?

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported it to NHTSA on April 14, 1992. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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