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NHTSA recalls, safety ratings, and consumer complaints for the 1992 Volkswagen FOX.
| Trim | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4 cyl Manual 4-spd | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,400 |
| 1.8L 4 cyl Manual 5-spd | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,400 |
NHTSA has not published 5-star crash-test ratings for the 1992 Volkswagen FOX. New vehicles are often added to the NCAP rating program after initial release; check nhtsa.gov/ratings for the latest status.
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
IN THE EVENT OF A COOLING SYSTEM COMPONENT FAILURE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, THE COOLANT CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING THE COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURE TO RISE TO A LEVEL WHERE A LEAK IN THE HEAT EXCHANGER CAN OCCUR.
Consequence: A LEAK OR FAILURE OF THE HEAT EXCHANGER LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD CAN ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE AND CAUSE INJURY TO THE FEET OF A PASSENGER. HOT COOLANT CAN ALSO STEAM UP THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE TEMPORARILY IMPAIRING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BYPASS VALVE KIT WHICH IS DESIGNED TO ROUTE EXCESSIVELY HOT COOLANT TO THE ENGINE WITHOUT FLOWING THROUGH THE HEAT EXCHANGER. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL A PLASTIC COVER UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TO ENSURE THAT THE PASSENGER IS NOT EXPOSED TO HOT COOLANT IN THE EVENT OF A LEAK.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK BEYOND THE CLAMP FORCE OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, EQUIPMENT, STEERING, SUSPENSION ALL FAILED.
RECALL WORK DENIED ON THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM DUE TO SMELL IN VEHICLE.
SUNVISOR ON DRIVERS SIDE HANGS DOWN, IMPEDING VISION. *DSH
THERE IS A PLASTIC SPACER WHICH DISLODGES AND CAUSES THE SEAT TO MOVE BACK AND FORTH AND NOT TO STAY IN A LOCKED POSITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
CV BOOTS FAILED 3 TIMES. *AK
The 1992 Volkswagen FOX has 2 NHTSA recalls and 5 consumer complaints on file. For the most detailed information about a specific vehicle, decode its VIN using our free decoder above.
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