Vehicle recall 96V115000 · July 1, 1996
Volkswagen Passat and Corrado
In the event the engine overheats and the vehicle is operated continuously in that condition, the coolant pressure will rise to a level at which the heat exchanger could leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- In the event the engine overheats and the vehicle is operated continuously in that condition, the coolant pressure will rise to a level at which the heat exchanger could leak.
- Consequence
- A leaking heat exchanger will allow hot coolant to escape causing injury to the driver's feet or could steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the heat exchanger on these vehicles.
- Notes
- System: engine cooling system. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V115000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 1, 1996
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- October 10, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,100
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Corrado (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Volkswagen Passat (1988-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988
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