Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V178000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 04/01/1993 to 02/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 34000 | 11/29/1995 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 09/20/1995 | 09/25/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 01 9706 | 04/10/1997 | 53603 | Engine intermittently will not start, possibledtc's stored in tcm dtc memory | 12/02/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 15 9701 | 06/04/1997 | 53616 | Toothed belt runs towards outside, wears out/ jumps off, and cracks. *ak | 12/02/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| Enginecooling fan: fan motor shaft causing shaft to wear and become noisy causing the vehicle to overheat and stall. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/10/1998 | 1 | ||
| Recall 95v178000; while driving heard a lot of noise. took vehicle to dealer. was informed that the radiator fan motor shaft was bent. also, that entire assembly needed replacing. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/14/1998 | 1 | 12/12/1994 | |
| Engine belts and valve cover failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Intermittent stalling. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 10/14/1998 | 1 | 12/12/1994 | |
| Engine belts and valve cover failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 02/11/1998 | 1 | 12/12/1994 | |
| Catalytic converter failed causing noise. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 11/28/1995 | 1 | 12/12/1994 | |
| Muffler and tail pipe failed. | |||