[Vwdiesel] Heater core recall

[Shawn Wright]

The links are a bit messed up on that site, but here is the info:

Transport Canada Recall # 1992057
Campaign Code: SD
"IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE WALL OF THE END 
CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE 
COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO 
ESCAPE. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, SOME OF THE COOLANT COULD CONTACT 
THE DRIVER'S FEET, CAUSING INJURY AND STEAM UP THE INTERIOR OF 
THE VEHICLE, IMPAIRING VISIBILITY. CORRECTION: HEAT EXCHANGER WILL 
BE REPLACED. "
Make:	VOLKSWAGEN
Model:	JETTA
Affected Year(s):	1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991
Units Affected:	145236

After seeing this, I do recall sticker on my door jamb with "SD" written on it when I 
had mine done. It appears from the recall # that it came out in '92 around the time I 
had mine replaced.

On 18 Jan 2005 at 19:45, Tom Krummell <tomcat5 at tomsvw.com> wrote:

> Canadian recalls:  <http://www.vwplaypen.com/recallcan.php>
> 
> US recall campaign:  <http://www.gti16v.org/vwrec88.htm>
> 
> This should provide enough information to hold the dealer's feet to the 
> fire...
> 
> Tom Krummell
> Roseville, CA
> 
> ===================================
> Sandy Cameron wrote:
> 
> >At 03:07 PM 18/01/05 -0400, you wrote:
> >
> >  
> >
> >>Dealer says my VIN# is not valid for any recall.  He never heard tell of any
> >>such heater core replacement.  Anyone got the letter with the recall notice
> >>number on it ??
> >>    
> >>
> >
> >Don't think you will find a recall number unless you find a mechanic who
> >wants the work at volks-imposed book rates. You must keep checking
> >authorized volks dealers to find one who's service desk will admit the
> >recall exists. Then you can use any info he gives you to beat any of the
> >others over the head with. In recent years they seem to be getting reluctant. I
> >will get the local info for the one that was done here last year, and see what
> >can be done to "persuade" the reluctant NB dealers.
> >
> >Try the line "a friend had one done last year, I'll try to get the
> >information from him".
> >Maybe that would cause a thaw in the standoff.
> >
> >Or, ask the service guy for the 1-800 number for Volks-Canada (in auburn
> >hills Michigan, go figure) and ask them. They will surely have the info, and
> >are more sensitive to litigeous persuasion. I'll bet a bentley that will thaw
> >the icy stare
> >
> >Sandy
> >
> >  
> >
> >>Also, the front left wheel is getting REAL hot.
> >>    
> >>
> >
> >That's a brake problem
> >#1...slider pins for the caliper
> >
> >2...Stuck or seized-ing piston. If it's been sitting for more than 2 years,
> >complete caliper fix-up is indicated, plus purging fluid.
> >
> >If you want to try it at home I can give you complete instructions.
> >CTC has caliper bolt/slider sets at about $24 a wheel
> >
> >Sandy
> >
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Shawn Wright
I.T. Manager
Shawnigan Lake School