How many recalls does the 1993 Volkswagen Golf have?

The 1993 Volkswagen Golf has 7 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 1993 Volkswagen Golf?

The most recent recall was issued on August 20, 1998 and relates to the structure system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 1993 Volkswagen Golf?

Yes, there are 2 high-risk recalls for the 1993 Volkswagen Golf involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 1993 Volkswagen Golf affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 3 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

1993 Volkswagen Golf Recalls

1993 Volkswagen Golf

1993 Volkswagen Golf Recalls

The 1993 Volkswagen Golf has 7 recalls, the most serious being a hood latch that can loosen and disengage, allowing the hood to fly open while driving and blocking the driver's view of the road.

On the brake side, the rear brake line on the passenger side runs too close to the fuel tank and can chafe against it over time, eventually wearing through and causing brake fluid to leak, which reduces braking force and increases stopping distance. The radiator cooling fan motor shaft can wear down, seize, and stop spinning, causing the engine to overheat and stall. The windshield wiper motor can also stop working under certain conditions, leaving the driver with no way to clear the windshield. There are also two related recalls covering the scissor jack supplied with the vehicle: a sharp ridge on the jack spindle can damage the internal threads of the jack shoe, and if that damage is serious enough, the jack can collapse while the vehicle is raised, posing an injury risk to anyone nearby.

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Transport CanadaCritical

August 20, 1998

STRUCTURE

At a glance

What can fail

The bolts holding your front hood latch can loosen over time, causing the latch to shift out of position. This may prevent the hood striker from engaging properly. Some vehicles also had misaligned latches from the factory. Either condition could cause your hood to pop open while driving.

What the fix does

Your hood latch and its securing bolts will be inspected and replaced if needed.

64,460 vehicles affected

Transport Canada #1998158 — full official notice →

Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.

NHTSA (USA)High Risk

August 17, 1998

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

1993 Volkswagen Golf

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