Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : PASSAT | Year : 1993 |
Build Dates : 19930401 - 19950201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V178000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19951129 | Date Received by ODI: 19950920 | Date Added to Database: 19950925 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 34000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
IMPROPER MATERIAL WAS USED IN MANUFACTURING THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAUSING THE SHAFT TO WEAR AND BECOME NOISY. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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