| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E018000 |
| 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. |
| Notes | CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Mfr Report Date | 19840801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 87V053000 |
| 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. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: FUEL PUMP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL FUEL PUMP SYSTEM. |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Mfr Report Date | 19840801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 92V050000 |
| 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. |
| Component | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Mfr Report Date | 19861201 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 87V063000 |
| Summary | THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL LUG NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED. |
| Consequence | AN IMPROPERLY TORQUED WHEEL MAY LOOSEN OVER A PERIOD OFTIME AND COULD EVENTUALLY SEPARATE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. |
| Remedy | INSPECT AND RE-TORQUE LEFT FRONT WHEEL LUG NUTS. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: WHEELS/LUG NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS. |
Data updated January 2023
1987 Volkswagen Golf Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 1987 Volkswagen Golf have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 1987 Volkswagen Golf has atleast 4 recalls.Q: What are the 1987 Volkswagen Golf recalls?
A: The 1987 Volkswagen Golf recalls include: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE, WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS.
A: Yes, the 1987 Volkswagen Golf has atleast 4 recalls.Q: What are the 1987 Volkswagen Golf recalls?
A: The 1987 Volkswagen Golf recalls include: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE, WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS.