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1993 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
5 Recalls for 1993 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-17 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 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. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED LINES. |
| 1998-07-16 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 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. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOOD LATCH AND SECURING BOLTS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. |
| 1995-09-20 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | IMPROPER MATERIAL WAS USED IN MANUFACTURING THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAUSING THE SHAFT TO WEAR AND BECOME NOISY. 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. |
| 1995-08-18 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 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. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CRUISE CONTROL TIE WRAP AND INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED GUIDE. |
| 1995-03-13 | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER | 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. Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW JACK. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1993 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
| Date | Component |
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11 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1993 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-06 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 968331 | |||
| 1995-07-06 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
ODI Number: 968331 | |||
| 1995-07-06 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 968331 | |||
| 1995-07-06 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
ODI Number: 968331 | |||
| 1995-07-06 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 968331 | |||
| 1999-03-05 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 835488 | |||
| 1998-09-24 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 828197 | |||
| 1997-01-28 |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
ODI Number: 807044 | |||
| 1996-12-05 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 805924 | |||
| 1999-08-26 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 710578 | |||
| 1996-05-16 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 504500 |
0 Investigations for 1993 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
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28 Service Alerts for 1993 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2016-01-22 | 140000 AIR BAGS
Airbag Issues. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-06-28 | 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-06-22 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-03-27 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-02-01 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-06-29 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-06-22 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-06-22 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-07-17 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-06-13 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-02-11 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Golf/GTI Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) – Technician and Detailer Inspections: Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-08-28 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-08-28 | 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-04-01 | 075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
OIL ACCUMULATION IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-06-01 | 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, RESISTOR WIRE INSTALLATION. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-02-03 | 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
INSTALLING NEW STYLE SWITCH FOR THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-07-31 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHART IDENTIFIES WHICH TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULES (TMC) ARE AVAILABLE FOR VARIOUS STATES. *AK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-07-31 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CHART IDENTIFIES WHICH TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULES (TMC) ARE AVAILABLE FOR VARIOUS STATES. *AK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-04-10 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT START, POSSIBLEDTC’S STORED IN TCM DTC MEMORY Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-07-21 | 140000 AIR BAGS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-07-09 | 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-08-19 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING NEW REPLACEMENT DDORS. *AK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-04-01 | 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
UNKNOWN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-06-12 | 220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-07-01 | 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
DIAGNOSTICS FOR COMPLAUINTS OF ENGINE MISS/POOR PERFORMANCE. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-08-01 | 176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
HOOD LOCK FASTENER, TORQUE REVISION. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-02-01 | 075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
INTAKE AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM, OIL ACCUMULATION. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-02-01 | 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
EXTERIOR DOOR LOCKS FREEZING. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1993 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
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