NHTSA Recall 73V229000

Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 1973-12-03. An estimated 16,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

AUDI CAMPAIGN NO T-58/73 P/A.POSSIBILITY THAT THE ELECTRICAL FAN MOTORCONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM MAY DEVELOP A SHORT.IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS IT COULD RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE LEAD WIRETO THE MOTOR.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING A FUSE TO PREVENTOVERHEATING OF THE PLUS WIRE).

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Vehicles covered by this recall