1VWEG0177FV071184

Available vehicle information

VIN
1VWEG0177FV071184
Model year
1985
Country
United States
Record status
corrosion

VIN structure

1VW WMI · EG0177 VDS · FV071184 VIS
WMI 1VW World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS EG0177 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS FV071184 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code F Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code V Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model Golf
Model year 1985
Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Displacement 1.588000 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 52 hp
Fuel type Diesel
Doors 4
Plant city WESTMORELAND
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

6
6 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 06E018000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Report received: 01/03/2006

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.

Recall 2 92V050000

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

Report received: 14/04/1992

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.

Recall 3 85V031000

SEAT BELTS

Report received: 25/03/1985

Summary

FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY NOT PROPERLY LOCK DURING SUDDEN HEAVY BRAKE APPLICATION OR IMPACT DUE TO THE INTERFERENCE OF TWO POSITIONING TABS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETAIN THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SUBJECTING THEM TO POSSIBLE INJURY IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELTS AND MODIFY THE RETRACTOR POSITIONING TABS.

Recall 4 87V053000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Report received: 14/04/1987

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.

Recall 5 84V137000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Report received: 30/10/1984

Summary

A DEFECT HAS BEEN FOUND IN THE ASSEMBLY OF SOME MASTER BRAKE CYLINDERS. DURING ASSEMBLY, INTERNAL PARTS OF THE MASTER CYLINDER (PISTON CUPS) MAY HAVE BEEN INTERCHANGED.

Remedy

THE MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.

Recall 6 86V029000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Report received: 20/02/1986

Summary

MORE FUEL THAN PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301 MAY ESCAPE FROM THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY UNDER THE TEST CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN THE STANDARD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE CAR IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.

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About VIN 1VWEG0177FV071184

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN 1VWEG0177FV071184 with a 1985. The available archive information lists United States as the vehicle country and corrosion as the record status.

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