1993 Volkswagen Passat Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1993 Volkswagen Passat. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 95V178000Sep 20, 199534,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
  Covers: Volkswagen Passat 1993–1995, Jetta 1993–1995, Corrado 1993–1995 +1 more

  Reported issue: 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.

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• 93V118000Jul 14, 19931,200 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front
  Covers: Volkswagen Passat 1993

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: Separation of the axle can cause the vehicle to pull tothe side of the separation and result in loss of vehicle control and anaccident.

  Remedy: Replace the lock nuts.

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• 92V058000Apr 14, 1992358,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Volkswagen Passat 1993, Jetta 1988–1992, Golf 1988–1992 +5 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.

  Remedy: Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE99036FOG LAMP FIREClosed · May 12, 1999

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