How many recalls does the 1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT have?

The 1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT has 3 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT?

The most recent recall was issued on December 11, 1995 and relates to the engine system.

Is the 1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 2 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Recalls Canada & USA

1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Recalls — Canada & USA

The 1993 Volkswagen Passat has 3 recalls, the most serious involving front suspension lock nuts that can break and allow an axle to separate from the strut, causing the vehicle to pull sharply to one side without warning. The remaining recall affects turbodiesel models and involves the radiator cooling fan. The fan motor shaft can seize and stop the fan from running, which can allow the engine to overheat. On this vehicle, the lock nut holding the fan blade hub to the motor can also lose its clamping force, with a similar result.

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December 11, 1995

1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSATTransport Canada Recall #1995221

ENGINE

Defect

NOTE: INCLUDES PASSAT, GOLF AND JETTA TURBO DIESEL. ON 1993-94 MODELS, THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT COULD SEIZE AND RENDER THE FAN MOTOR INOPERATIVE. 1994-95 MODELS COULD EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHEREBY THE LOCK NUT SECURING THE RADIATOR FAN BLADE HUB TO THE MOTOR COULD LOSE ITS REQUIRED TORQUE. A LOOSE LOCK NUT COULD CAUSE THE FAN HUB TO LOOSEN FROM THE SHAFT AND CAUSE THE BELT PULLEY TO RUN "OFF-CENTER". THIS IN TURN COULD CAUSE THE FAN BELT TO DISCONNECT OR BREAK. EITHER OF THE ABOVE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN ENGINE OVERHEATING AND STALLING. A VEHICLE STALLING IN TRAFFIC COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

VEHICLES WITH EITHER HAVE THE COMPLETE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY REPLACED OR A NEW FAN BLADE WITH A NEW LOCK NUT INSTALLED.

19,932 vehicles affectedMfr ref: TJ

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1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Recalls — Canada & USA

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