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Recall 95V-178

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recalled the 1993 to 1995 Volkswagen Corrado and 3 other models: Engine and engine cooling (cooling system, fan).

At a glance

Campaign number
95V-178
Reported
September 20, 1995
Vehicles affected
34,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.

The 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.

The fix

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 from the manufacturer

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-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles