NHTSA Campaign #95V105000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

MAY 23
1995

164,000 vehicles recalled

1989 VOLKSWAGEN FOX -- 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.

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.

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95V105000 »

NHTSA Campaign #88V187000 STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

DECEMBER 01
1988

104,000 vehicles recalled

1989 VOLKSWAGEN FOX -- 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.

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.

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #88V187000 »