Volkswagen Gli 1990
Model Gli made in 1990 by Volkswagen got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to visibility. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, structure. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .
Model 1990
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V131000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 10/01/1989 to 06/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 12650 | 06/11/1993 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 09/15/1992 | 09/29/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The venturi tube located in the throttle valve housing can become loose and fall against the throttle plate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The venturi tube can partially block the throttle plateand prevent it from returning to its full idle position, resulting in unwantedengine speed when the vehicle is placed in a forward or reverse gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the press-fit venturi tube with a thread type tube. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel: throttle valve housing.vehicle description: passenger cars with 16 valve engines and californiaemission control systems. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 08/20/2005 | 159000 | 1 | 08/15/2005 |
| While driving down the high way my heater core burst shooting coolant into the floors and on to my legs in side the car. as of yet my heater core has just been by passed due to me awaiting a hopeful good will from vwoa. *jb | |||