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

MAY 23
1995

164,000 vehicles recalled

1993 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 #92V058000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

APRIL 14
1992

358,000 vehicles recalled

1993 VOLKSWAGEN FOX -- 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.

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

Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #92V058000 »