Defect Description For Recall
Improper Material Was Used In Manufacturing The Radiator Fan Motor Shaft Causing The Shaft To Wear And Become Noisy.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
CORRADO
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
95V178000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19930401
End Of Manufacture
19950201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
34000
Date Owners Notified
19951129
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19950920