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Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 09:36 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 95V178000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      VOLKSWAGEN / CORRADO     1993-1995      VOLKSWAGEN / GOLF     1993-1995      VOLKSWAGEN / JETTA     1993-1995      VOLKSWAGEN / PASSAT     1993-1995 Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC Mfr's Report Date: SEP 15, 1995 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 95V178000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Potential Number of Units Affected: 34000 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. Check to Request Research. Submit below.