NHTSA Campaign #95V178000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

SEPTEMBER 20
1995

34,000 vehicles recalled

1995 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT -- Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.

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.

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95V178000 »