NHTSA Recall Check

1995 Volkswagen Passat Recalls

NHTSA reports 1 open safety recall for the 1995 Volkswagen Passat. All recall repairs are free at any authorized Volkswagen dealer, regardless of mileage or ownership.

Open Recalls for the 1995 Volkswagen Passat

95V178000Reported 20/09/1995

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Summary

IMPROPER MATERIAL WAS USED IN MANUFACTURING THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAUSING THE SHAFT TO WEAR AND BECOME NOISY.

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.

Source: NHTSA campaign 95V178000 via nhtsa.gov/recalls

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How to Get a Recall Repaired

Confirm the recall applies to your specific Volkswagen Passat by checking the VIN above.
Note the NHTSA campaign number from the recall details.
Call any authorized Volkswagen dealer and reference the campaign number.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the dealer must perform the recall remedy at no cost regardless of vehicle age or owner.
Bring the vehicle to the appointment. Most recall repairs take 1-3 hours; some require parts to be ordered first.

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