1993-1995 Volkswagen Corrado, Volkswagen Golf and others recall: fan

Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on September 20, 1995. It covers about 34,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 34,000
reported: Sep 20, 1995
owners notified: Nov 29, 1995
related complaints: 125

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

What is wrong: Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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 number 95V178000

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen Corrado 1993-1995 1993 1994 1995
Volkswagen Golf 1993-1995 1993 1994 1995
Volkswagen Jetta 1993-1995 1993 1994 1995
Volkswagen Passat 1993-1995 1993 1994 1995

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 125 complaints about engine problems.

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Questions about recall 95V178000

Is there a recall on the 1993-1995 Volkswagen Corrado, Volkswagen Golf and others fan?

Yes. Recall 95V178000, reported on September 20, 1995, covers about 34,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 95V178000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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