NHTSA Campaign Id 95V178000; Date: Sep. 20, 1995
A worn and noisy fan motor shaft can seize renderingthe fan motor inoperative, eventually causing the engine to overheat and stall. A stalled vehicle in traffic can increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:1993 Volkswagen Corrado; 1994 Volkswagen Corrado; 1995 Volkswagen Corrado; 1993 Volkswagen Golf; 1994 Volkswagen Golf; 1995 Volkswagen Golf; 1993 Volkswagen Jetta; 1994 Volkswagen Jetta; 1995 Volkswagen Jetta; 1993 Volkswagen Passat; 1994 Volkswagen Passat; 1995 Volkswagen Passat
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 34,000
Recall Summary:Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.
How to Fix:Dealers will replace the complete cooling fan assembly on vehicle having the potential shaft material problem. Dealers will install a new fan blade including a new lock nut on vehicle with loose fan blade lock nuts.
Recall Notes:System: engine cooling system; fan. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with vr6 engines. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 29, 1995
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