VIN 9BWCA0309JP008392

Vehicle identification record for VIN 9BWCA0309JP008392. 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 9BWCA0309JP008392

VIN
9BWCA0309JP008392
Model year
1988
Country
Brazil
Record status
flooded
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
95V105000 23/05/1995 View details
Summary

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.

Recall 2 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
88V187000 01/12/1988 View details
Summary

STEERING WHEEL/SHAFT DESIGNED TO USE SURFACE FRICTION MAY LOOSE THIS FRICTION IF GREASE OR OIL IS PRESENT ON THE CONESHAPED SURFACE OF THE STEERING SHAFT.

Consequence

IF THE ABOVE CONDITION IS PRESENT AND THE STEERING WHEELNUT IS TORQUED LOWER THAN SPECIFIED, BREAK OF THE FRICTION LOCK COULD RESULT INLOOSENING AND SEPARATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL.

Remedy

REMOVE THE STEERING WHEEL OF VEHICLES AND CLEAN FRICTION SURFACE AND INSTALL A SPRING RETAINER, REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL NUT WITH A SELF LOCKING NUT.

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Crash Test & Safety Ratings

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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U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular
City 22 MPG
Highway 27 MPG
Combined 24 MPG
Engine displacement 1.8 L
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 4-spd
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 370.2916666666667 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $2550
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

9BW WMI · CA0309 VDS · JP008392 VIS
WMI 9BW World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS CA0309 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS JP008392 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code J Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code P 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 FOX
Model year 1988
Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Wagon
Displacement 1.786000 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 80 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 2
Plant country BRAZIL
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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