1993 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

5 recalls, 11 complaints - 29 TSBs

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

Defect Description

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.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED LINES.

153,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Defect Description

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.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOOD LATCH AND SECURING BOLTS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY.

238,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Defect Description

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.

34,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Defect Description

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.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CRUISE CONTROL TIE WRAP AND INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED GUIDE.

79 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: ROSTRA PRECISION CONTROLS

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT

Defect Description

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.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW JACK.

104,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Complaint Statistics

11 total complaints 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE	2
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY	1
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	1

MY A/C WAS DISASSEMBLED AND I'M BEING CHARGED FOR THIS.

Incident date: Mar 1, 1999

ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE ,CAUSING THE ACCLERATOR PEDAL TO GET STUCK WHICH MAY CAUSE SUDDEN ACCLERATION. *AK.ET.

Incident date: Jul 24, 1998

AT LOW SPEEDS THE ENGINES QUITS AND RESTARTS, INTERMITTENT BUCKING. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. A RECALL ON ONE IGNITION WIRE AND REPAIR WORK WAS DONE. PROBLEM IS THE OTHER FOUR WIRES WHICH AR ENOT COVERED UNDER TO RECALL. ESTIMATED COST. AT $135.00. *AK

RECEIVED RECALL LETTER REGARDING JACK NOT BEING PROPERLY MACHINED DURING MANUFACTURING. WAITING FOR JACK TO BE REPAIRED SINCE NOVEMBER OF 1995. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER NUMEROUS TIMES. 95V-054. *AK

VEHICLE'S BATTERY EXPLODED AND INJURED A PERSON WHILE TRYING TO JUMP START THE VEHICLE, THE INJURIES INCLUDED LACERATIONS TO THE FACE . *AK

1 injured

Incident date: Oct 1, 1994

VEHICLES STALLS/SURGES ABRUPTLY. *SD

Incident date: Oct 24, 1994

ECM FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/CRANK/STARTING PROBLEMS. *AK

Incident date: Oct 24, 1994

ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/CRANK/STARTING PROBLEMS. *AK

Incident date: Jun 28, 1995

PCV VALVE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/STARTING PROBLEMS. *AK

Incident date: Jun 28, 1995

MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/STARTING PROBLEMS. *AK

Incident date: Jul 5, 1994

A/C HOSE/VENTS FAIL, CAUSING VAPORS FROM VENTS TO ENTER INTO VEHICLE. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

29 manufacturer communications from 24 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	7
350000 EQUIPMENT	4
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM	2
140000 AIR BAGS	2
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH	1
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT	1
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING	1
176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH	1

350000 EQUIPMENT

The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

350000 EQUIPMENT

VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide