'85 VW Golf Recalls
| Recall Date: |
MAR 25, 1985 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS |
| Model Affected: |
GOLF |
| Potential Units Affected: |
21000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 25, 1985
Model Affected:
1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Summary:
FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY NOT PROPERLY LOCK DURING SUDDEN HEAVY BRAKE APPLICATION OR IMPACT DUE TO THE INTERFERENCE OF TWO POSITIONING TABS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETAIN THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SUBJECTING THEM TO POSSIBLE INJURY IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT.
Consequence:
Remedy:
REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELTS AND MODIFY THE RETRACTOR POSITIONING TABS.
Potential Units Affected:
21000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
OCT 30, 1984 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Model Affected: |
GOLF |
| Potential Units Affected: |
575
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 30, 1984
Model Affected:
1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Summary:
A DEFECT HAS BEEN FOUND IN THE ASSEMBLY OF SOME MASTER BRAKE CYLINDERS. DURING ASSEMBLY, INTERNAL PARTS OF THE MASTER CYLINDER (PISTON CUPS) MAY HAVE BEEN INTERCHANGED.
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
Potential Units Affected:
575
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
FEB 20, 1986 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
GOLF |
| Potential Units Affected: |
77000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 20, 1986
Model Affected:
1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Summary:
MORE FUEL THAN PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301 MAY ESCAPE FROM THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY UNDER THE TEST CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN THE STANDARD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE CAR IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Consequence:
Remedy:
REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.
Potential Units Affected:
77000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
MAR 01, 2006 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Model Affected: |
GOLF |
| Potential Units Affected: |
266
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 01, 2006
Model Affected:
1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
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:
BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
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.
Potential Units Affected:
266
Notes:
FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. 171.611.701B
| Recall Date: |
APR 14, 1987 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Model Affected: |
GOLF |
| Potential Units Affected: |
278520
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 14, 1987
Model Affected:
1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
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:
FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.
Remedy:
INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.
Potential Units Affected:
278520
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
APR 14, 1992 |
| Component: |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE |
| Model Affected: |
GOLF |
| Potential Units Affected: |
650000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 14, 1992
Model Affected:
1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
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:
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.
Remedy:
REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH AN IMPROVED HEATER CORE.
Potential Units Affected:
650000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC