Volkswagen Gti 1988

Model Gti made in 1988 by Volkswagen got 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding seats. There was one recall concerning visibility . The car has one 1.8l engine.

Model 1988

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD22/29/2524/37/29Regular$ 6004870904

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
92V050000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 08/01/1984 to 01/01/1990V (Vehicle)65000005/29/1992ODIVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC04/14/199204/20/1992
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryThe 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 SummaryReplace the heater core with an improved heater core.
NotesSystem: water heater; heater core.vehicle description: passenger automobiles.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SEATS
010106/12/2001621613Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt09/27/2001