1994 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Recalls (5)

Campaign:: 95V054000 on 03/22/1995
Component:: Equipment:mechanical:jacks
Manufactured:: 03/31/1993 - 09/30/1994
Affected:: 104,000
Defect:: The jacks supplied with these vehicles were assembled with an improperly machined spindle, so that a sharp ridge on the edge of spindle's thread would have remained.
Consequence:: This ridge can damage the inside thread of the jack's scissor shoe when the jack is used to lift the vehicle. the jack could collapse with the possibility that a person standing close to the vehicle could be injured.
Correction:: Owners will be provided with a new jack.
Notes:: System: equipment; jacks.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if a replacement jack has not been provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:: 95E034000 on 08/31/1995
Component:: Vehicle speed control
Affected:: 79
Defect:: When installed in the vehicles, a tie wrap is used to guide the cruise control cable in the engine compartment. some tie wraps have been installed with a large loop opening improperly guiding the cable which could prevent the throttle from returning to its full idle position.
Consequence:: The engine speed may not return to idle increasing thepotential for a vehicle collision.
Correction:: Dealers will remove the cruise control tie wrap and install a newly designed guide.
Notes:: Vehicle description:aftermarket cruise control units used on volkswagen jetta and golf vehicles.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:: 95V178000 on 09/24/1995
Component:: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Manufactured:: 03/31/1993 - 01/31/1995
Affected:: 34,000
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: System: engine cooling system; fan.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with vr6 engines.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:: 98V160000 on 08/05/1998
Component:: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Manufactured:: 07/31/1992 - 02/27/1996
Affected:: 238,000
Defect:: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the bolts securing the front hood latch can loosen over time. the latch would move causing disengagement of the hood striker from the latch.
Consequence:: Unexpected opening of the hood could occur obstructing the driver's view of the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Dealers will inspect the hood latch and securing bolts and replace them if necessary.
Notes:: Owner notification began october 15, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:: 98V195000 on 08/27/1998
Component:: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:: 01/31/1992 - 06/29/1995
Affected:: 153,000
Defect:: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the rear brake line on the passenger side was routed too close to the corner of the fuel tank. the line could be damaged by chafing against the fuel tank.
Consequence:: Repeated chafing could eventually result in a leaking brake line causing diminished braking in one brake circuit increasing the vehicle's stopping distance.
Correction:: Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace any damaged lines.
Notes:: Owner notification began october 15, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1994 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF TSBs (22)

Bulletin:: VW57/9504
Component:: 171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:: exterior door locks freezing. *tw
Bulletin:: VW24/9501
Component:: 075000 fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system
Summary:: intake air supply system, oil accumulation. *tw
Bulletin:: GRP40/9502
Component:: 106200 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Summary:: Unknown
Bulletin:: GRP97/9504
Component:: 114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:: daytime running lights, resistor wire installation. *tw
Bulletin:: GRP24/9503
Component:: 075000 fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system
Summary:: oil accumulation in the air intake system. *tw
Bulletin:: GRP55/9501
Component:: 176100 latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Summary:: hood lock fastener, torque revision. *tw
Bulletin:: GRP28/9504
Component:: 116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:: diagnostics for complauints of engine miss/poor performance. *tw
Bulletin:: 90 9702
Component:: 114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Summary:: Vehicles with daytime running lights can experience loss of instrument cluster illumination if driven foe extended durations/replace original instrumentcluster housing with 1996 version. *ak
Bulletin:: 9701219701D
Component:: 171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:: Conditions regarding exterior door locks cannot be locked or unlocked with key when ambient temperature is below freezing. *yc
Bulletin:: 01 9706
Component:: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:: Engine intermittently will not start, possibledtc's stored in tcm dtc memory
Bulletin:: 15 9701
Component:: 061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Summary:: Toothed belt runs towards outside, wears out/ jumps off, and cracks. *ak
Bulletin:: 00 9706
Component:: 100000 power train
Summary:: Chart identifies which transmission control modules (tmc) are available for various states. *ak
Bulletin:: 0101
Component:: 220000 seats
Summary:: Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt
Bulletin:: 0302
Component:: 180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:: Installing new style switch for the throttle position sensor. *tt
Bulletin:: 2015831
Component:: 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:: Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe
Bulletin:: PDI - GOLF GTI T
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: Golf/gti perfect delivery inspection (pdi) - technician and detailer inspections:
Bulletin:: PDI - GOLF GTI T
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: golf perfect delivery inspection (pdi) - technician and detailer inspections: a checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purch
Bulletin:: PDI - GOLF GTI T
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: Golf perfect delivery inspection (pdi) - technician and detailer inspections: a checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purcha
Bulletin:: V691601 2010479
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: Update model year applicability to include 2017.
Bulletin:: 1-2017 Update
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: This communication is to update our profi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound profi requests.
Bulletin:: Elsa 6-22-15
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This document contains the vw elsa newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, elsapro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech
Bulletin:: Elsa 6-29-15
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: This document contains the vw elsa newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.

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