Volkswagen Gti 1990
Model Gti made in 1990 by Volkswagen got 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and seats. There were some recalls concerningvehicle speed control and visibility. The car has one 2.0l engine.
Model 1990
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/28/24 | 24/36/28 | Regular | $ 657 | 4 | 890821 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 0101 | 06/12/2001 | 621613 | Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt | 09/27/2001 | |
| 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 | |