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1989 Volkswagen GTI — VIN 1VWDC0173KV001621

Vehicle identification record for VIN 1VWDC0173KV001621. This page brings together available vehicle specifications, safety recall information, crash-test data, fuel economy details and archived records associated with this VIN.

Vehicle information for VIN 1VWDC0173KV001621

VIN
1VWDC0173KV001621
Make
Volkswagen
Model
GTI
Model year
1989
Country
United States
Record status
flooded
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

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1 recall campaign found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
92V050000 14/04/1992 View details
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.

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Crash Test & Safety Ratings

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No NHTSA crash-test rating returned

No matching U.S. NCAP safety rating was found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.

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VIN structure

1VW WMI · DC0173 VDS · KV001621 VIS
WMI 1VW World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS DC0173 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS KV001621 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code K Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code V Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model GTI
Model year 1989
Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Cylinders 4
Engine power 123 hp
Doors 2
Plant city WESTMORELAND
Plant state PENNSYLVANIA
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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