3VWFA21G4NM001765

Available vehicle information

VIN
3VWFA21G4NM001765
Model year
1992
Country
Mexico
Record status
fire damage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
06E018000 01/03/2006 View details
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 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
92V058000 14/04/1992 View details
Summary

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.

Important: Campaigns shown above are matched using make, model and model year. This does not prove that this exact VIN is included in a campaign. Check the exact VIN on NHTSA →
OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SOURCE · NHTSA

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.

Official source: U.S. Department of Transportation · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ratings apply to the NHTSA-tested vehicle configuration matched by make, model and model year. View NHTSA Safety Ratings →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Gasoline
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

3VW WMI · FA21G4 VDS · NM001765 VIS
WMI 3VW World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS FA21G4 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS NM001765 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code N Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code M 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 Golf
Model year 1992
Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Displacement 1.984000 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 115 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 4
Plant country MEXICO
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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