Investigation PE03015: 1998–2000 Volkswagen Eurovan

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Apr 15, 2003

Closed

Aug 15, 2003

Model years

1998–2000

Subject

Engine cooling fan blade separation

Component: Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Summary

The office of defects investigation opened a preliminary evaluation (pe)03-015 on april 15, 2003, based on three reports alleging that fan blades separated from the engine electronic cooling fan.all three vehicles were winnebago rialta class c motor homes built on a volkswagen eurovan chassis.during the pe investigation, volkswagen provided 125 additional reports of fan failures.the additional reports included 107 reports on rialta vehicles (all using a siemens manufactured cooling fan) and 18 reports on eurovan vehicles (15 using siemens fans and 3 using bosch fans).an engineering analysis investigation (ea03-013) has been opened for further study.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan25 complaints
• 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan17 complaints