Vehicle recall 92V050000 · April 14, 1992

Volkswagen Golf, GTI and 1 more model

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.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Replace the heater core with an improved heater core.
Notes: System: water heater; heater core.vehicle description: passenger automobiles.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 92V050000
Reported to NHTSA: April 14, 1992
Filed by: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Owner notification: May 29, 1992
Vehicles potentially affected: 650,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Heater core

Recall 92V050000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Volkswagen Golf (1985-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985
Volkswagen GTI (1985-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985
Volkswagen Jetta (1985-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985

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