30 What are the known defects for the VW product line?
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This article is from the Watercooled VWs General FAQ, by Jan Vandenbrande with numerous contributions by others.
30 What are the known defects for the VW product line?
A: Following is an unverified and incomplete list.
The ????'s indicate unconfirmed or second hand info.
Recalls are mostly for the US/Canada.
Mostly > 1980 model years are covered.
RECALLS:
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From: jochena@bjsys.ersys.edmonton.ab.ca, additions from "old list"
by Jan (still needs a bit of reformatting).
Summary of some recall campaigns, service actions, pre delivery campaigns
for Volkswagen models. This may not apply to some vehicles in CANADA or
the UNITED STATES, as some campaigns are not implemented in the respective
countries. This list may NOT be ACCURATE, for the correct information always
refer to you local dealer, who will be able to check for any outstanding
campaigns for vehicle.
Please note, that the biggest problem for any manufacturer is the notification
of the owners. Please advise them of the purchase of the vehicle, if the
vehicle is used from a non VW dealer or private source and any
address changes. Again, your local dealer is more then willing to help you
in this matter.
NOTE: The * stands for a single charachter
Type YY FROM/TO VIN DESCRIPTION CODE DATE
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FOX
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Fox 87 9BW**030*HP000001/ Replacement of crankshaft PM 12/87
9BW**030*HP026007 pulley
Fox 87-89 9BW*A030*HP000001/ Inst. of steering wheel QD 04/89
9BW*A030*KP009988 spring retainer + lock nut
Type YY FROM/TO VIN DESCRIPTION CODE DATE
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RABBIT
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Rabb. 81-84 1VW**17*BV000001/ Inspect/replace EGR valve PD 04/87
1VW**17*EV104300 with automatic transmission
Type YY FROM/TO VIN DESCRIPTION CODE DATE
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GOLF
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Golf 85 1VW**017*FV007583/ Checking dust sleeves NJ 06/85
1VW**O17*FV017394 of front brake caliper
Golf 85 1VW**017*FV000001/ Replacing front seat belts MP 05/85
1VW**017*FV003370
Golf 85-87 1VW**017*FV000001/ Inspect/replace EGR valve PD 04/87
1VW**017*HV036149 on vehicles with auto transmisson
Golf 86 1VW**017*GV033771/ Replace fuel transfer pump + PC 07/87
1VW**017*GV047000 filter
Golf 87 1VW**017*HV032808/ Replace filler neck, sending PA ??/??
1VW**017*HV054650 unit and gasket
Golf 85-86 1VW**017*FV000001/ Replacing fuel tank assembly NV 06/86
Diesel 1VW**017*GV033970
Golf/ 85/86 1VW--017-FV000001/ Replacing fuel tank assembly NV 06/86
GTI GAS? 1VW--017-GV033970
GTI 86 1VW**017*GV000001/ Check torque of rear NZ 10/86
1VW**017*GV074477 axle bracket bolt
Golf 88 1VW**017*JV000001/ Installation of starter PV 06/89
Auto MOD 17-63 1VW**017*JV017457 support bracket
Golf 88-89 1VW**017*JV000001/ Replacement of coil, plugs, QN 12/89
1VW**017*KV018693 vacuum thermo switch (no 16 V)
Golf 89 3VW**01G*KM000001/ Replacement of coil, plugs, QN 12/89
3VW**01G*KM863602 vacuum thermo switch (no 16 V)
Golf 90 3VW**01G*LM000001/ Replacement of coil, plugs, QN 12/89
3VW**01G*LM006563 vacuum thermo switch (no 16 V)
Golf 91 3VW***1G*MM000001/ Replace knock sensor and QX 05/91
GTI 16V 3VW***1G*MM000747 reroute cables
Golf 89-92 3VW***1G*KM000075/ Inspect/replace pwr steering RT 10/91
3VW***1G*NW012208 assembly (CANADA ONLY)
Golf 88-89 1VW***1**JV000001/ Install preheating tube RW 09/93
1VW***1**KV999999 support bracket
Golf? 88-91 3VW***1**JM000001/ Install preheating tube RW 09/93
3VW***1**MM054357 support bracket
Golf 85-89 1VW***1**FV000001/ Replace heat exchanger SD 06/92
1VW***1**KV018693
Golf 89-91 3VW***1G*KM000001/ Replace heat exchanger SD 06/92
3VW***1G*MM023331
Golf 88-92 *VW**01**J*000001/ Replace fuel hose and clamp SK 09/93
*VW**01**N*067742 Cars equipped with Digifant
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GTI 90-92 California, Knock sensors SC
16V and/or vacuum ampl. could
malfunction
A3 VR6 93-95 WVW***??*????????/ Radiator Fan Failure TJ 10/95
WVW***??*???????? results in overheating
<*>A3 Golf 95 WVW***??*????????/ Aftermarket Cruise Control ZM ?/95
WVW***??*???????? may not return to idle
<*> = New
Type YY FROM/TO VIN DESCRIPTION CODE DATE
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JETTA
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Jetta 81-87 WVWG**16*BW000001/ Inspect/replace EGR valve PD 04/87
WVWG**16*HW540014 on vehicles with auto transmisson
Jetta 83-84 WVW**O16*DW402800/ Checking / replacing front NS 11/85
WVW**016*EW170305 brake hoses
Jetta 85-87 WVW**016*FW000001/ Replacing fuel transfer PC 07/87
WVW**016*HW359885 pump and filter
Jetta 88 WVW**016*JW700001/ Inspect / replacing QA 11/88
WVW**016*JW734535 brake booster
Jetta 88 WVW**016*JW000001/ Replacement of coil, plugs, QN 12/89
WVW**016*JW768209 vacuum thermo switch (no 16 V)
Jetta 89 WVW**01G*KW000001/ Replacement of coil, plugs, QN 12/89
WVW**01G*KW864001 vacuum thermo switch (no 16 V)
Jetta 88 WVW**016*JW015810/ Inspect/replace right front QP 06/90
16V WVW**016*JW69065 line (Jetta 16v in USA MY 87-89)
Jetta 89 WVW**01G*KW000084/ Inspect/replace right front QP 06/90
16V WVW**01G*KW121988 line (Jetta 16v in USA MY 87-89)
Jetta 90 WVW**01G*LW106033/ Replacement of PWR steering QR 04/91
16V WVW**01G*LW278931 pump bracket (mod. 1G2 5G4)
Jetta 90 WVW**01G*LW000001/ Replace fuel pump QW 05/91
GTX WVW**01G*LW476499 GTX only
Jetta 90-91 WVW**01G*LW000001/ Replace Knock sensor and QX 05/91
GTX WVW**01G*MW030623 reroute cables (GTX only)
Jetta 90 WVW***1G*LW000001/ Modification to headlight QY 07/91
WVW***1G*LW328840 switch ( CANADA ONLY)
Jetta 89-92 WVW***1G*KW267499/ Inspect/replace pwr steering RT 10/92
WVW***1G*NW048596 assembly (CANADA ONLY)
Jetta 90-92 *VW**01G*L*000001/ Update engine management RY 03/93
GTX 16V *VW**01G*N*044803 GTX 16V Standart Transmission
Jetta 85-90 WVW***1**FW000001/ Replace heat exchanger SD 06/92
WVW***1**LW416005
Jetta 88-92 *VW**01**J*000001/ Replace fuel hose and clamp SK 09/93
*VW**01**N*067742 Cars equipped with Digifant
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GLI 90-92 California, Knock sensors SB
16V and/or vacuum ampl. could
malfunction
A3 VR6 93-95 WVW***??*????????/ Radiator Fan Failure TJ 10/95
WVW***??*???????? results in overheating
<*>A3 Golf 95 WVW***??*????????/ Aftermarket Cruise Control ZM ?/95
WVW***??*???????? may not return to idle
<*> = New
Type YY FROM/TO VIN DESCRIPTION CODE DATE
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CABRIOLET
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Cabrio. 85-87 WVWC*015*FK000001/ Replace transfere pump + PC 06/87
WVWC*015*HK008110 filter (supersedes NG)
Cabrio. 81-83 WVWCA015*BKOOOOO1/ Inspect/replace EGR valve PD 04/87
WVWCA015*DK999999 with automatic transmission
Cabrio. 83-84 WVW**015*DK007549/ Inspect/replace front brake NS 06/87
WVW**015*EK023149 hose
Cabrio. 90 WVW**015*LKOOOOO1/ Modification to headlight QY 07/91
WVW**015*LK012443 switch (CANADA ONLY)
Cabrio. 90-91 WVW***15*LK000001/ Secure water separator panel RH ??/??
WVW***15*MK010315 (91V162000)
Cabrio. 87-90 WVWCA015*HK000001/ Inspect/replace fuel tank RS 02/92
WVWCA015*LK000678 (91V201000)
Cabrio. 92 WVW***15*NK007064 Inspect/replace front track RU 02/93
WVW***15*NK010116 control arm
Cabrio. 90-92 WVW***15*LK000975/ Replace fuel hose and clamp SA 02/93
WVW***15*NK024047 (92V058000)
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89AUG-90JUL 91V215000 Secure passive restraint wires RN
Type YY FROM/TO VIN DESCRIPTION CODE DATE
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SCIROCCO
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Scir. 83-84 WVW**053*DK017368/ Checking / replacing front NS 11/85
WVW**053*EK038276 brake hoses
Scir. 85-87 WVW**053*FK000001/ Replacing fuel transfer PC 07/87
WVW**053*HK008693 pump and filter (supersedes NQ)
Scir. 87-88 WVW**053*HK000001/ Inspect/replace fuel tank RS 02/92
WVW**053*JK009034
Type YY FROM/TO VIN DESCRIPTION CODE DATE
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CORRADO
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Corr. 89-92 WVW**50*LK000001/ Inspect/replace pwr sterring RT 10/91
WVW**50*NK000882 rack assembly (CANADA ONLY)
Corr. 90 WVW**050*LK000001/ Modification to headlight QY 07/91
WVW**050*LK012147 switch (CANADA ONLY)
G60 VR6 90-93 WVW***50*LK000001/ Replace Fuel hose and clamp SH 11/93
WVW***50*PK005031
VR6 92-93 WVW***50*PK000001/ Secure Engine compartment SQ 02/94
WVW***50*PK005031 electrical wiring harness
applies US & CANADA
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G60 90 91V068000 Replace fuel pump assembly RG
VR6 93-95 WVW***??*????????/ Radiator Fan Failure TJ 10/95
WVW***??*???????? results in overheating
Type YY FROM/TO VIN DESCRIPTION CODE DATE
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PASSAT
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Pass. 89-92 WVW***31*LE000001/ Inspect/replace pwr steering RT 10/91
WVW***31*NE026718 rack assembly (CANADA ONLY)
Pass. 90 WVW**031*LE000001/ Modification to headlight QY 07/91
WVW**031*LE123429 switch (CANADA ONLY)
Pass. 90-92 WVW**031*LE000001 Update engine management RZ 03/93
Autom. WVW**031*NE408342 automatic transmission
(Hesitation during the
upshift cycle of transmission.)
PASS 90-93 WVW**031*LE000001/ Update engine management RY 03/93
Man. WVW**031*NE407754 manual transmission
Pass. 93 WVW***31*PE000001/ Replace fuel hose and clamp SG 11/93
VR6 WVW***31*PE117434
Pass. 93 WVW***31*PE141535/ Replace front strut self- SR 08/93
WVW***31*PE163434 locking nut/washer assembly
Pass. 92-93 WVW***31*NE000001/ Replacement of power window- SW 05/94
WVW***31*PE213773 lifter rear
VR6 93-95 WVW***??*????????/ Radiator Fan Failure TJ 10/95
WVW***??*???????? results in overheating
Type YY FROM/TO VIN DESCRIPTION CODE DATE
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VANAGON/CAMPERS
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Vana. 81 WV2ZA025*BH003450/ Check / replace fuel MD ??/81
WV2ZA025*BH098864 expansion tank
Vana. 81-82 WV2**02**BH143904/ Replacing sliding NC 09/84
WV2**02**CH154356 door lock springs
Vana/ 85 WV2*A025*FH000001/ Checking / modify sliding NR 04/86
Camp WV2*A025*FH115553 door striker plate
Vana. 86 WV***02**GG000001/ Replace filler neck, PA 11/87
Syncro WV***02**GG118815 sending unit and gasket
Vana. 86-87 WV***02**G*000001/ Replace fuel tank, PB 08/87
WV***02**H*064100 main & idle control unit
incl. Syncro, see Campaign details
Vana. 87 WV**B02**HH036719/ Replace shift lever pawl PG 12/87
autom. WV**B02**HH082874 (automatic transmission)
Vana/ 87 WV2**025*HO051294/ Inspect/seal water inlet PL 12/88
Camp WV2**025*H-999999 housing
Vana/ 88 WV2**025*JH000001/ Inspect/seal water inlet PL 12/88
Camp MOD 2539 WV2**025*JH003998 housing
Vana. 86-89 WV2**02**GH000001/ Replacement of fuel hoses in PW 05/89
WV2**02**KH019148 engine compartment (no Syncro)
Vana. 90 WV2**02**LK000001/ Modification to headlight QY 07/91
WV2**02**LK044564 switch (CANADA ONLY)
Type YY FROM/TO VIN DESCRIPTION CODE DATE
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EUROVAN
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Euro 92-93 WV2***70*NH000001/ Replacement of brake handle ST 05/94
WV2***70*PH089395 spring. Install beading (see circular)
Euro 92-93 WV2***70*NH000001 Replacing fuel hose and clamp SX 05/94
WV2***70*PH089395 (see circular also part of ST)
Euro 92-93 WV2***70*NE000001/ Replacement of power window- SY 05/94
WV2***70*PH116000 lifter front
Euro 92-93 WV2***70*NH000001/ Replacement of steering TA 05/94
WV2***70*PH069881 universal joint bolt
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