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Volkswagen Fox 1988 Safety Reports and Reviews



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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Power Train Manual Transmission Shift Pattern Indicator

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Power Train Manual Transmission Shift Pattern Indicator Report #480045

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on Jan 30, 1994.VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR . IT IS EASY TO SHIFT INTO WRONG GEAR WHEN 1ST GEAR/REVERSE ARE PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):UNK. Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in PROVIDENCE, RI. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Exterior Lighting Headlights

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Exterior Lighting Headlights Report #480045

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on Jan 30, 1994.VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . HALOGEN HEADLAMPS OF ON COMING VEHICLES ARE AIMED IN SUCH MANNER AS TO IMPAIR VISIBILTY..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):UNK. Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in PROVIDENCE, RI. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Structure Body Hood

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Structure Body Hood Report #964662

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on Apr 29, 1995.VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD . WHILE DRIVING, HOOD FLEW UP THEN BROKE OFF. TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in GLENDALE HEI, 00. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Report #973297

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . #95V105000 RECEIVE RECALL CALL DEALER TO MAKE APPT THERE ARE NO PARTS CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEM HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT . TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):29BWGA030JP. Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in SUCCASUNNA, NJ. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Power Train Driveline Driveshaft

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Power Train Driveline Driveshaft Report #488160

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 1994.VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT . DRIVESHAFT DISCONNECTED FROM TRANSMISSION, RESULTING IN VEHICLE BEING REAR ENDED. *TW.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in LAKESIDE, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Report #974574

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . CONSUMER RECEIVE RECALL 95V105000 9/95 LETTER STATES PART WOULD BE IN BY AUG 31,1995 IS HAVING THAT PROBLEM PLUS OTHER PROBLEM WITH CAR . TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):9BWGA0309JT. Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in COLUMBUS, OH. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Heater Core

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Heater Core Report #975073

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE . THE HEATER CORE RUNS HOTTER THAN BEFORE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in LYNCHBURG, VA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Vacuum

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Vacuum Report #483594

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on Aug 13, 1995.VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM . BRAKE BOOSTER FAILURE. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):9BWBA030XJP. Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in PLAINSBORO, NJ. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly Report #504356

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on Nov 17, 1995.VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . RADIATOR LEAK PRIOR TO RECALL. *SD.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):9BWGA0309JD. Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in MOUND, MN. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Heater Core

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Heater Core Report #500839

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 1996.VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE . HEATER CORE REPLACED AFTER RECALL. *SD.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):9BWGA030XJP. Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in MINNEAPOLI, MN. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Heater Core Report #503171

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on Nov 19, 1995.VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE . HEATER CORE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in SOMERSET, MA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Structure Body

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Structure Body Report #511892

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on Oct 22, 1996.VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER AUTOMOBILE, UPON IMPACT VEHICLE LOSS CONTROL/OVERTURNED, ROOF COLLAPSED ON THE DRIVER SIDE, CAUSING INJURY..1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):9BWGA0308JP. Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in GAITHERSBU, MD. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 19950218. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Fox 1988 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Fox 1988 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Latches/locks/linkages Hood Latch

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Latches/locks/linkages Hood Latch Report #527812

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on Dec 28, 1997.VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH . HOOD LATCH FAILED CAUSING HOOD TO FLY UP AND SMASH INTO WINDSHIELD..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):25-3-1352 4. Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in BOSTON, MA. Vehicle was purchased on 19971120. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Fox 1988 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Report #487590

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 1995.VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . DEALER DO NOT HAVE THE PART IN STOCK, INSTALL HEATER BYPASS VALVE..Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Equipment Electrical Air Conditioner

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Equipment Electrical Air Conditioner Report #522268

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER . ODOR OF ANTI-FREEZE SOLUTION IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT,..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):9BWGA0305JP. Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in NORTHLAKE, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Report #833838

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL RECALL 95V105000. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & HAD THE COOLING SYSTEM REPAIRED. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SOMETIMES LATER, SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM COOLING SYSTEM AREA. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THEN CONTACTED THE DEALER. VEHICLE WILL BE GOING ON JAN. 22, 1999. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):9VWCA0304JP. Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in NEW YORK, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Report #522268

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 1997.VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . ANTIFREEZE ODOR PRESENT IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, HOWEVER DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO INSTALL HEATER BYPASS VALVE UNDER RECALL DUE TO AN AFTER MARKET AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM BEING INSTALLED ON VEHICLE. CONSUMER INSISTS THE A/C SYSTEM WAS ON THE VEHICLE WHEN PURCHASED. (95V-105).Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):9BWGA0305JP. Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in NORTHLAKE, IL. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Visibility Windshield

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Visibility Windshield Report #545786

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD . FRONT WINDSHIELD LEAKS CONTINUALLY CAUSING RUST DAMAGE AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. MJS.Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in MIDDLETON, WI. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Fox 1988 drive type:FWD.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Power Train Manual Transmission

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Power Train Manual Transmission Report #848658

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . THE VEHICLE GEARS WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE INSTEAD IT GOES INTO FIRST GEAR. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. MJS.Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in MILWAUKEE, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Heater Core

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Heater Core Report #849775

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 1999.VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE . WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT HEATER CORE BLEW UP, CAUSING ANTI-FREEZE TO SPRAY ON THE CONSUMER AND FAMILY, AND SMOKE SPARKS WERE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):9BWGA0302JP. Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in COLORDO SPRING, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Latches/locks/linkages Hood Latch

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Latches/locks/linkages Hood Latch Report #604502

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH . FRONT HOOD LATCH FAILED AND THE HOOD SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD. YH.Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Vehicle was purchased on 19940401. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Fox 1988 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Fox 1988 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Report #718188

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on Jan 20, 2000.VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY . PRESSURE FUEL HOSE WAS CRACKED AND SEEPING GASOLINE. IMMINENT LEAK/FIRE HAZARD. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in METAIRIE, LA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19890101. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Fox 1988 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Visibility Windshield

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Visibility Windshield Report #785499

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on June 29, 2001.VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD . CONSUMER STATES WINDSHILED WAS CRACKED, AS A RESULT OF GRAVEL BEING DUMPED ON THE HIGHWAY.*JB.Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Structure Body Door Hinge And Attachments

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Structure Body Door Hinge And Attachments Report #567359

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2002.VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS . WHILE DRIVING THE HOOD UNEXPECTEDLY POPPED UP AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. *YH BOTH HINGES SECURING THE HOOD HAD BROKEN FROM STRESS. *SCC.Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in OREGON, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Fox 1988 drive type:U. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Heater Core

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Heater Core Report #10059130

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on Feb 13, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE . WHILE DRIVING COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH DASHBOARD ON DRIVER'S FEET. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HEATER COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):9BWGA0303JP. Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in LAKE STEVENS, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Report #10276078

VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988 car safety problem was reported on July 07, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN FOX 1988, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 VOLKSWAGEN FOX. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST ALL BRAKING FUNCTION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY STOP THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND CONCLUDED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION FROM THE METAL BRAKE LINE TO THE REAR RIGHT SIDE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 164,955 UPDATED 8/3/09 *CN UPDATED 08/05/09.*JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 164955 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):9BWGA0304JP. Volkswagen Fox 1988 problem was reported in HAZEL CREST, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Fox 1988 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MCKEEVER VW .
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