Vehicle recall 95V178000 · September 20, 1995
Volkswagen Corrado, Golf and 2 more models
Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 95V178000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 20, 1995
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- November 29, 1995
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 34,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Corrado (1993-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993
- Volkswagen Golf (1993-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993
- Volkswagen Jetta (1993-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993
- Volkswagen Passat (1993-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993
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