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1994 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
5 Recalls for 1994 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 1995-03-13 | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1994 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
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51 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1994 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-12 |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
ODI Number: 507281 | |||
| 1996-05-11 |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 504493 | |||
| 1996-05-11 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 504493 | |||
| 1996-08-14 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 507368 | |||
| 1995-12-02 |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 490478 | |||
| 1995-12-02 |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
ODI Number: 490478 | |||
| 1994-11-29 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 479383 | |||
| 1994-11-29 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 479383 | |||
| 1994-12-01 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 476882 | |||
| 2003-10-15 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 10038328 | |||
| 2002-08-06 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 8015585 | |||
| 1996-04-19 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 983120 | |||
| 1996-06-11 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 985464 | |||
| 1996-03-05 |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
ODI Number: 980179 | |||
| 1996-02-21 |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
ODI Number: 979504 | |||
| 1996-02-21 |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
ODI Number: 979504 | |||
| 1995-09-07 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 971711 | |||
| 1995-08-29 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 971232 | |||
| 1995-07-17 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 968892 | |||
| 1995-07-17 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 968892 | |||
| 1995-07-17 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 968892 | |||
| 1995-08-10 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 970143 | |||
| 2001-01-10 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ODI Number: 877894 | |||
| 1999-06-07 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
ODI Number: 838982 | |||
| 1999-06-07 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
ODI Number: 838981 | |||
| 1999-01-08 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 833222 | |||
| 1999-04-19 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 835928 | |||
| 1998-11-02 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 829917 | |||
| 1998-09-23 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 828135 | |||
| 1998-12-31 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 832907 | |||
| 1998-11-24 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 831246 | |||
| 1998-12-01 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 831482 | |||
| 1998-10-28 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 829608 | |||
| 1996-10-22 |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
ODI Number: 803862 | |||
| 2000-04-23 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 784622 | |||
| 1999-06-10 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 782502 | |||
| 1996-08-12 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 800760 | |||
| 2000-12-13 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 785105 | |||
| 2002-08-06 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 765247 | |||
| 2001-01-31 |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 740258 | |||
| 2000-05-12 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
ODI Number: 722588 | |||
| 1998-10-26 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 700088 | |||
| 2002-02-01 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 564235 | |||
| 1999-03-11 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 544296 | |||
| 1998-11-25 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 542786 | |||
| 1998-10-15 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 542028 | |||
| 1998-10-15 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 542028 | |||
| 1998-10-15 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 542028 | |||
| 1997-08-21 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 518344 | |||
| 1997-03-31 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 515831 | |||
| 1997-01-28 |
INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 514275 |
0 Investigations for 1994 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
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29 Service Alerts for 1994 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") |
| 2016-10-31 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update model year applicability to include 2017. 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") |
| 1997-01-21 | 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
CONDITIONS REGARDING EXTERIOR DOOR LOCKS CANNOT BE LOCKED OR UNLOCKED WITH KEY WHEN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING. *YC 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") |
| 1997-06-04 | 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
TOOTHED BELT RUNS TOWARDS OUTSIDE, WEARS OUT/ JUMPS OFF, AND CRACKS. *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") |
| 1997-07-09 | 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") |
| 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") |
1994 VOLKSWAGEN Golf
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