Engineering Analysis · Closed
HEATER CORE REPTURE
Action number
EA98012
Opened
May 27, 1998
Closed
Nov 20, 1998
Outcome
Recall 98V295000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 98V295000.
Campaign 98V295000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.
What NHTSA is examining
Heater core allegedly ruptures and releases hot coolant into the vehicle interior, resulting in impaired visibility and potential burn injuries to occupants.
Vehicles under investigation
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.