Safety Recall NHTSA · 95V178000 Reported September 20, 1995

Engine cooling system:fan

Q: What is recall 95V178000?

NHTSA recall 95V178000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on September 20, 1995. It addresses: Engine cooling system:fan. The recall affects approximately 34,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 34,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

95V178000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Vehicles Affected

34,000

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 20, 1995

Defect Summary

Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 95V178000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 95V178000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 95V178000?

NHTSA recall 95V178000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on September 20, 1995. It addresses: Engine cooling system:fan. The recall affects approximately 34,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 95V178000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.