1995 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO-VR6Volkswagen Corrado-vr6 1995

Complaint Information: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls

  • Recall 17309 [USA]: 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.
    Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.
    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.
    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 1995221 [Canada]: Engine
    Note: includes passat, golf and jetta turbo diesel. On 1993-94 models, the radiator fan motor shaft could seize and render the fan motor inoperative. 1994-95 models could experience a condition whereby the lock nut securing the radiator fan blade hub to the motor could lose its required torque. A loose lock nut could cause the fan hub to loosen from the shaft and cause the belt pulley to run "off-center". This in turn could cause the fan belt to disconnect or break. Either of the above conditions could result in engine overheating and stalling. A vehicle stalling in traffic could cause an accident. Correction: vehicles with either have the complete cooling fan assembly replaced or a new fan blade with a new lock nut installed.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • TB001404 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Squeaks, rattles, noise, repair materials
  • TB001403 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Fuel additive to help prevent sporadic misfire faults
  • TT641402 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT: To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 v, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch off the ign
  • Airbag - AIR BAGS: Airbag issues.
  • SM 33-2019 - EQUIPMENT: The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
  • VHW-17-11 - EQUIPMENT: Vas 6154 replacement part setup guide
  • SM 44-2017 EN - EQUIPMENT: This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
  • Elsa 6-29-15 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This document contains the vw elsa newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
  • Elsa 6-22-15 - EQUIPMENT: This document contains the vw elsa newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, elsapro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech
  • 1-2017 Update - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This communication is to update our profi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound profi requests.
  • V691601 2010479 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Update model year applicability to include 2017.
  • 2015831 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS: Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. Heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe
  • 9704109707D - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Conditions with engine intermittently will not start. *yc
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone19950601

Front motor mounts sheared off engine jumped and bashed inside of hood. Tt

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