Volkswagen Golf 1988

• Recall 61696 [USA]: Brake hose rupture could result in loss of braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
  Certain hydraulic brake hoses, p/n 171.611.107b, sold as replacement equipment for 1975-1985 volkswagen (vw) rabbit; 1985-1992 vw golf; and 1980-1992 vw jetta passenger vehicles. Possible brake hose rupture could occur which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses."
  foreign parts distributors will notify owners and replace the brake hoses with compliant brake hoses. The recall began on march 30, 2006. Owners may contact foreign parts distributors at 305-885-8646 ext. 11.
  customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

• Recall 19470 [USA]: Diminished braking can result in increased stoppingdistances and a possible accident.
  An engine preheating tube may not be properly supported due to a missing support bracket, causing the preheating tube to chafe against the right front metal brake line. This can damage the hydraulic line, causing brake fluid leakage and diminished braking in one brake circuit.
  dealers will install a preheating tube support bracket to ensure proper positioning relative to the right front metal brake line.
  system: brakes; hydraulic lines.Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with digifant engine managementsystems.

• Recall 22146 [USA]: 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 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.
  replace the heater core with an improved heater core.
  system: water heater; heater core.Vehicle description: passenger automobiles.

• Recall 22364 [USA]: Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.
  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.
  replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.
  system: fuel lines.Vehicle description:passenger cars.

• Recall 29709 [USA]: Vehicles do not meet volkswagens design standard.
  Seat belt retractor pawl may not meet hardening specifications contained in volkswagens design standard.
  replace front passive restraint seat belt assembly as necessary.
  system: front seat beltvehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with passive restraint seatbelt systems.

• Recall 29621 [USA]: Vehicles do not comply with fmvss 101.
  Certain vehicles may not be marked with letters res to identify the resume function as required by fmvss 101.
  replace part of cruise switch portion.
  system: cruise control switch/fmvss 101.Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with cruise control.

• Recall 1997038 [Canada]: Engine
  Note: gasoline powered fuel injected vehicles. During winter periods of low temperature with high humidity, the air pre-heating system may not be sufficient to prevent throttle icing during long distance driving due to pre-heater vacuum switch contamination. This could prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position when the accelerator pedal is released. Correction: a de-icing kit will be installed in affected vehicles.

• Recall 1993131 [Canada]: Brakes
  Vehicles were manufactured without a preheating tube support bracket. An unsupported preheating tube can come into contact and chafe against the right front brake line, eventually resulting in brake fluid leakage. Correction: vehicles will be inspected and a preheating tube support bracket will be installed if necessary.

• Recall 1993132 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  Fuel leakage may occur at the fuel hose to fuel rail connection. Escaping fuel could come into contact with hot engine components and possibly cause an engine compartment fire. Correction: fuel hose which attaches to the fuel rail will be replaced and new spring type hose clamps will be installed.

• Recall 1992057 [Canada]: Heater and defroster
  If the engine overheats, it is possible that the wall of the end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape. Should this happen, some of the coolant could contact the driver's feet, causing injury and steam up the interior of the vehicle, impairing visibility. Correction: heat exchanger will be replaced.

• Recall 1992149 [Canada]: Structure
  Corrosion due to road salt may prevent the hood latch and the safety catch from working properly. This could result in hood fly-up while the vehicle is in motion resulting in obscured driver vision and a possible crash. Correction: owners of affected vehicles will be advised by mail regarding the necessity for periodic lubrication of the engine hood latch mechanism. Dealers will be advised to lubricate the engine hood mechanism whenever an affected vehicle is being serviced.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Heater core failure investigation as of 19911209

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1. I was driving home from school when the windshield fogged up and i was forced to roll down the window so i could see how far i was to the shoulder of the road. 2. 3. I had the heater core bypassed so i can drive the car at least. *tr

While driving the vehicle stalled, the consumer pulled over and restarted the vehicle when he noticed flames coming from under the hood (ohio traffic crash report). Nlm

The horn assembly is placed in the front left portion of the automoible close to the road surface. When water splashes up from the front left tire, it causes one or both of the dual horn system to fail, creating a potentially dangerous situation of not being able to use horn in an emergency. *ak

Vehicle has a two point seat belt restraint system; there are no lap belts. *ak

An electrical short in the dash, caused the dash to catch on fire while vehicle was parked.*ak

Power steering failure, while driving through even a slight puddle vehicle loses its power steering. *ak

Heater core failed. *sd

Driving in rainy weather ot through even a slight puddle , vehicle loses its power steering. This happened even after new belts were installed. *ak