The 1993 Volkswagen Fox has two recalls, the more serious being a fuel hose near the engine's fuel distribution rail that can pull back past its clamp and leak fuel, creating a fire risk under the hood.
The second recall involves the cooling system: if a cooling component fails while driving, pressure can build until the heater core under the dashboard develops a leak, spraying hot coolant onto the feet of anyone in the passenger seat.
At a glance
What can fail
When a cooling system component fails during driving, coolant can overheat and raise system pressure, causing the heat exchanger to leak.
What the fix does
A bypass valve kit routes overheated coolant away from the heat exchanger. A plastic cover is installed under the dashboard to shield passengers from coolant leaks.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The fuel hose connected to the fuel distribution rail may shrink over time, causing it to slip past the clamp that holds it in place and leak fuel.
What the fix does
Replace the fuel hose with a new one and install a self-tightening spring clamp that maintains pressure as the hose changes.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
