[Vwdiesel] heater core

[Shawn Wright]

Yes, I had my '85 done twice under recall. The original wasn't leaking, but I 
did it anyway. The replacement lasted a month or so, then they did it again. 
That one lasted 10+ years. It is safety recall, and hence has NO expiry 
date. Don't let them talk you out of it, unless they can prove it's already 
been done on your car, and even then, I'd still push for it. In my case, they 
added a recall sticker on the door jamb the 2nd time, and sprayed the 
hoses entering the firewall red. I can attest to the fact that it *is* a very 
serious safey issue when it fails, both from scalding coolant on your foot, 
and lack of visibility. 

Here is the Canadian recall # 1992057
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/recalls/recall_e.asp?recno=4521&

Here is the US one:
Make : VOLKSWAGEN  	Model : JETTA  	Year : 1985
Manufacturer : VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC 	 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 92V050000 	Mfg's Report Date : APR 
13, 1992
Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER 
SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 650000
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.
Notes:
SYSTEM: WATER HEATER; HEATER CORE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 
PASSENGER AUTOMOBILES.


On 23 Sep 2005 at 19:12, Marvin Jansen <marvinjansen50 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I called VW at their 800 number and they checked my VIN for any recalls and
> didn't find one. I've read about the recall and would love to have VW replace
> it. Anyone out there really had their heater core replaced under a recall?
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Shawn Wright
http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/~swright
'85 Jetta D 
'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
 (see progress at http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels)
'82 Diesel Westy