1993 Volkswagen Golf
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1993 Volkswagen Golf. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
7 complaints1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
My a/c was disassembled and I'm being charged for this.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine mounts broke ,causing the acclerator pedal to get stuck which may cause sudden accleration. *Ak.et.
- Electrical system › Ignition
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
- Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
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
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Vehicle's battery exploded and injured a person while trying to jump start the vehicle, the injuries included lacerations to the face . *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicles stalls/surges abruptly. *Sd
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Pcv valve failed, causing vehicle to stall/starting problems. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10213836Airbag Issues.
- 10159010The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10157383VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
- 10155644This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- 10128105This 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.
- 10128104This 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 tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
- 10128055This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
- 10126785Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- 10125850Golf 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 purchased
- 10125765Golf 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 purchased
- 10122255Golf/GTI Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections:
- 10026848Volkswagen: 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.
- 10001091Installing new style switch for the throttle position sensor.
- 621613Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting.
- 53633Chart identifies which transmission control modules (tmc) are available for various states.
- 53603Engine intermittently will not start, possibledtc's stored in tcm dtc memory
- 53601Removal and installation of airbag control module.
- 53600Vehicles with daytime running lights can experience loss of instrument cluster illumination if driven foe extended durations/replace original instrumentcluster housing with 1996 version.
- 53599Instructions regarding new replacement ddors.
- 45674Diagnostics for complauints of engine miss/poor performance.
- 45673Hood lock fastener, torque revision.
- 45017Oil accumulation in the air intake system.
- 45015Daytime running lights, resistor wire installation.
- 44003Unknown
- 42012Intake air supply system, oil accumulation.
- 42011Exterior door locks freezing.
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