| 1995 Volkswagen Corrado |
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| NHTSA Campaign #: |
95V178000 |
| Make: |
Volkswagen |
| Model: |
Corrado |
| Year: |
1995 |
| Component: |
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan |
| Manufacturers Involved: |
Volkswagen of america,inc |
| Begin Date Of Manufacturing: |
04/01/1993 |
| End Date Of Manufacturing: |
02/01/1995 |
| Recall Type: |
V |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected: |
34000 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: |
11/29/1995 |
| Recall Initiator: |
Mfr |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: |
Volkswagen of america, inc |
| Date Report Received By ODI: |
09/20/1995 |
| Date Added To File: |
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 Action: |
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. |
| Further 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. |
