Recall 95V178000: 1993–1995 Volkswagen Corrado and 3 other models
- Report received
- Sep 20, 1995
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of america,inc
- Potentially affected
- 34,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1993–1995
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.
Possible 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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1993 Volkswagen Corrado48 complaints
- 1994 Volkswagen Corrado4 complaints
- 1995 Volkswagen Corrado1 complaints
- 1993 Volkswagen Golf7 complaints
- 1994 Volkswagen Golf41 complaints
- 1995 Volkswagen Golf43 complaints
- 1993 Volkswagen Jetta17 complaints
- 1994 Volkswagen Jetta117 complaints
- 1995 Volkswagen Jetta220 complaints
- 1993 Volkswagen Passat68 complaints
- 1994 Volkswagen Passat25 complaints
- 1995 Volkswagen Passat93 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.