1994 VOLKSWAGEN Passat

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1 Recalls for 1994 VOLKSWAGEN Passat

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.

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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1994 VOLKSWAGEN Passat

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31 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1994 VOLKSWAGEN Passat

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Date Component  
1996-05-29 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 504837
1996-08-30 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 508120
2006-11-01 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
ODI Number: 10172361
2004-12-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10105581
2004-02-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10048646
2002-03-20 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 8006010
2000-07-07 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 864981
2000-02-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
ODI Number: 855859
1998-09-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | STEERING
ODI Number: 827819
1998-10-13 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 828877
1997-07-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 814367
1998-10-29 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 781421
1996-09-16 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
ODI Number: 802459
1996-08-20 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 801109
2002-04-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 761284
2001-04-04 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
ODI Number: 743520
2000-10-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 734967
2000-06-12 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 723929
1999-07-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 708612
2001-07-06 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 561907
1998-09-05 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 540611
1998-08-13 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 539804
1998-08-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 538965
1998-08-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 538965
1998-08-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 538965
1998-08-11 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ODI Number: 538965
1998-08-11 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 538965
1998-08-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
ODI Number: 538965
1998-06-25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 537495
1997-12-08 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 525969
1997-12-08 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 525969
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2 Investigations for 1994 VOLKSWAGEN Passat

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2000-12-28 2002-01-29 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
2000-08-10 2000-12-28 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

18 Service Alerts for 1994 VOLKSWAGEN Passat

Date Description
2016-01-22 140000 AIR BAGS

Airbag Issues.

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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.

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2017-06-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide

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2019-03-27 350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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2016-10-31 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Update model year applicability to include 2017.

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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.

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2014-08-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Assembly Instructions: Installation of original remote start feature accessory, Volkswagen Passat.

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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.

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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

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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

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2013-07-17 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Passat 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 purc

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2013-06-13 350000 EQUIPMENT

Passat 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 purc

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2013-06-13 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Passat 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 purc

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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

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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

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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

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1997-04-10 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CONDITIONS WITH ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT START. *YC

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1995-02-01 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

R-134A EXPANSION VALVE NOISY. *TW

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