Volkswagen Golf 1987
Model Golf made in 1987 by Volkswagen got 4 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts. The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic and visibility. The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.6l, 1.8l.
Model 1987
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 36/41/38 | 40/53/45 | D | $ 394 | 4 | 860811 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/27/25 | 26/35/29 | Regular | $ 570 | 4 | 860811 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/34/29 | 29/43/34 | Regular | $ 492 | 4 | 860811 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V053000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1984 to 11/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 278520 | 06/04/1987 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/14/1987 | 04/21/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a modified fuel pump and filter. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel pump.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with a dual fuel pump system. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E018000 | FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 266 | 03/30/2006 | OVSC | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/01/2006 | 03/01/2006 | 571 | 106 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brake hose rupture could result in loss of braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V050000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1984 to 01/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 650000 | 05/29/1992 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/14/1992 | 04/20/1992 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the heater core with an improved heater core. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: water heater; heater core.vehicle description: passenger automobiles. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V063000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 12/01/1986 to 04/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 10000 | 06/12/1987 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/08/1987 | 05/11/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front left wheel lug nuts may have been improperly torqued. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An improperly torqued wheel may loosen over a period oftime and could eventually separate, causing an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspect and re-torque left front wheel lug nuts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: wheels/lug nuts.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with alloy wheels. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||
| PE88091 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/09/1988 | 12/09/1988 | HEATER CORE RUPTURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 02/02/2000 | |||
| Consumer was traveling about 70mph on the highway and the car just stopped. no prior warning as has he was driving. consumer drifted to the shoulder. he tried to restart the vehicle, and it started. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 04/04/2000 | 4 | ||
| Transfer fuel pump would not work properly. it would fail to supply fuel to the pump. this caused the vehicle to stall out. its an intermittent problem. only happens when the weather is warm or vehicle has been running for a while. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 1 | 07/25/1996 | ||
| After rain, the driver's side seat belt becomes wet/mouldy and presents a foul odor. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| When applying the brakes, the mounting bracket that attaches to the brake pedal and clutch pedal is starting to break, causing an extended stopping distance. *ak | |||