Volkswagen Passat Wagon 1993

• Recall 17312 [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.

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• Recall 21917 [USA]: Separation of the axle can cause the vehicle to pull tothe side of the separation and result in loss of vehicle control and anaccident.
  Lock nuts used to hold the left and right front axles to the suspension struts may not have been properly manufactured. The lock nuts may break and cause separation of the axle from the suspension struts.
  replace the lock nuts.
  system: suspension; front.Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.

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• Recall 22373 [USA]: Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.
  The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.
  replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.
  system: fuel lines.Vehicle description:passenger cars.

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• Recall 2002239 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain vehicles equipped with seat heating units, the front seat back heaters may supply concentrated heat in a localized area of the seat back or produce excessive heat that could not be reduced by operating the seat heater controls except by switching off the controls completely. The concentrated heat could singe the fabric at the lower backrest and, in some instances, injure the seat occupant. Correction: dealers will affect repairs.

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• 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.

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• Recall 1993118 [Canada]: Suspension
  The lock nuts used to secure the left and right front axles to the suspension struts may not have been properly heat treated and could break. In the event that a lock nut should break and the bolt detaches, the vehicle will pull to one side without warning, possibly resulting in an accident. Correction: lock nuts will be replaced on affected vehicles.

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• Recall 1993143 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail, located in the engine compartment, may not be adequately clamped. This could lead to fuel seepage at the hose connection. Escaping fuel could come into contact with hot engine components and possibly cause an engine compartment fire. Correction: fuel hose attached to the fuel rail will be replaced and existing hose clamps will be replaced with a new spring type hose clamp.

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

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

• Fuel tank puncture investigation # EA00028

  
  

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• Fog lamp fire investigation # PE99036

  Alleged that the fog lamp housing catches fire during use
  

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Tl*the contact owns a 1993 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the fuel leaks at the end of the hose and he smelled gas. The vehicle did not run as effectively when the fuel began leaking. The failure occurred while driving 35 mph. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 115,000.

Heater core bad in 1993 vw glx, very common in my experience. *tr

Front seat belts fail to power, must use emergency belts. *jb

Fuel leakage in the engine compartment and noisy fan motor shaft. Found two recalls referring to these two problems. Never received recall letters from manufacturer. *jb

Faulty heater cores/heater exchangers located behind the dashboard is a pervasive problem. Heater core leaked. *bf anti freeze leaked into the passenger compartment around the feet of the passenger. The consumer found that this was a common problem. Recall# 98v295000. *sc

Turn on air conditioner, or heater, and a steam of antifreeze coats windshield, and it gets completely fogged over to the point where i cannot see. Has occurred numerous times. 1993, passat glx. Vr6. *ak

Vehicle was at a complete stop when steam started coming through the air vents and the windows fogged up. Hot anti freeze leaked in and scorched the driver's feet. This occurred because the heater core came apart at the seam. *ak *jb

Letter concerning the manner in which volkswagen choose to handle a recent failure on the consumers vehicle. (nar) *ph while driving the consumer vehicle heater core exploded. *cb

While driving heater core was steaming the engine. Dealer notified. *ak