Volkswagen Fox 1987
Model Fox made in 1987 by Volkswagen got 15 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and structure. The car had some investigations: steering, visibility. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, steering and wheels. The car has one 1.8l engine.
Model 1987
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 26/30/28 | 29/38/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 3 | 870412 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 26/30/28 | 29/38/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 7 | 870412 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V105000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 10/01/1986 to 07/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 164000 | 09/22/1995 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/23/1995 | 05/31/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine cooling system.vehicle description:passenger cars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time,please contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V187000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 01/01/1986 to 11/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 104000 | 02/23/1989 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/01/1988 | 12/09/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V162000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 01/01/1987 to 07/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 138 | 10/20/1988 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/20/1987 | 10/26/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Under heavy load conditions, the rear tire sidewalls may chafe against the wheel housing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Prolonged chafing can cause premature tire wear andcould result in sudden loss of air. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a different type sport wheels or install standard wheels. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: wheelsvehicle description: passenger cars with alloy sport wheels. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE88102 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 09/15/1988 | 01/05/1989 | STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION | 88V187000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA91054 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/09/1991 | 06/12/1992 | HEATER CORE FAILURE | 92V050000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/21/1997 | 0 | ||
| Consumer states that after recall work was done other problems occurred with the vehicle. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 04/17/2003 | |||
| The consumers vehicle experienced the symptoms of recall #95-v-10-5000 but the vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. recall description: 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. *nlm | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 1 | 09/20/2002 | |
| I own an '87 volkswagen fox. i'm told by many people that there was a recall on the coolant bypass valve. i've taken the car to a couple vw dealerships and also called vwoa and they tell me my car was not affected by the recall. i've talked to several other vw fox owners and i'm told others have also gotten the run-around when trying to get the recall work done. *jb | |||
| 07/30/1997 | |||
| Recall # 95v105000, recall correction, caused an increase in pressure in the cooling system, causing radiator to burst. dealer or manufacturer will not be responsible for repairs. *ak | |||
| 11/04/1996 | |||
| Demontrond automative 96v105/td. after recall work was performed vehicle overheated on two other occasions, 11-2-96 and 11-23-96. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 09/27/1996 | 1 | 08/07/1994 | |
| Engine hoses too small for engine valves, causing hoses to split/bulge. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 08/01/1990 | |||
| After a/c is on after 10 miles it start getting warm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 10/30/1996 | 1 | 08/07/1994 | |
| Interior compartment valve leaking. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||
| 01/26/1996 | 6 | ||
| Heater bypass valve failed. *dsh | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Dealer will not perform recall (95v105) work for the heater core valve because the consumer has a/c system that did not come from the factory and it is blocking access to the valve. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Poor heater core bypass recall repair. | |||
| 10/01/1995 | 1 | 08/07/1994 | |
| Heater core failed and replaced due to solder. | |||
| 10/31/1996 | 1 | 08/07/1994 | |
| Split defogger hoses 2 inches long. | |||