Passat Sedan V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) (1995)
Technical Service Bulletin # RCTJ
Date: 951101
Campaign - Radiator Fan Motor/Blade Replacement
Recall Circular
Code: TJ
November 1995
Subject:
1993-95 Model Volkswagen VR6 Vehicles
Replace Radiator Fan Motor / Fan Blade
Dear Volkswagen Dealer:
This is to inform you of the initiation of a voluntary recall campaign for 1993 through 1995 model Volkswagen VR6 vehicles. The recall involves the
replacement of the radiator fan motor and/or fan blade.
Defect Description
It is possible that the radiator fan could fail because of:
A.
an improper fan motor shaft material composition combined with a possible loss of the fan motor blade lock nut torque on early model vehicles, or
B.
a possible loss of the fan blade lock nut torque, on later model vehicles.
Vehicle Identification Number
The VIN ranges and model numbers of the affected vehicles are as follows:
Passat:
WVW_ _ _3_ _PE107979 - WVW_ _ _3_ _SE158684
3128R6; 3128R9; 3128P5; 3128P8; 3128Q5; 3128Q8;
3158R6; 3158R9; 3158P5; 3158P8; 3158Q5; 3158Q8;
3A26Q5; 3A26Q8; 3A26D5; 3A26D8;
3A56Q5; 3A56Q8; 3A56D8
GTI / Jetta:
3VW_ _ _1H_PM000001 - 3VW_ _ _1H_SM095226
(GTI)
1H1684; 1H16T4; 1H16Y4; 1H13M4; 1H13Q4; 1H1324;
(Jetta)
1H2753; 1H2754; 1H27T3; 1H27T4; 1H2NT3; 1H2NT4
Corrado:
WVW_ _ _50_PK004957 - WVW_ _ _50_ RK004001
5090C4; 5090C8; 5090D4; 5090D9
Please note that the above VINs represent the lowest and highest serial number range of affected vehicles. Use of the V-Crest campaign inquiry system
will allow you the determine whether or not a particular vehicle requires the corrective work.
Remedial Action
The repair consists of either the replacement of the complete radiator fan motor, including fan blade and lock nut assembly or the replacement of the fan
blade and lock nut.
Owner Notification Mailings
Volkswagen will mail first class notification letters to all known owners of affected vehicles, commencing on or about November 9, 1995. A copy of the
owner letter is included in this circular.
Vehicle Allocation
Enclosed with the recall circular copy addressed to the attention of the Service Manager, will be a computer list containing information of vehicles and
owners who may reside within your area of influence.
IMPORTANT:
The listing includes owner names and addresses obtained from state motor vehicle registrations. Under the law of some states, including regulations
set forth by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, vehicle registration information may only be used for recall purposes. Use for other
reasons may constitute a violation of state law.
Limitations on Sale or Lease of Certain Vehicles