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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: VW BUSH on 19 June 2009, 23:36

Title: Recall in 97
Post by: VW BUSH on 19 June 2009, 23:36
Just looking through my service book and found a recall notice and stamp in 97 any idea on whether and why there was a full recall or was it just my old shed? :smiley:
Title: Re: Recall in 97
Post by: MrBounce on 19 June 2009, 23:48
This should help - got it from Honest John's guide  :smiley:

"Recalls
1995 (Golf GTi, 16v, VR6, Convertible: VIN 1HPW 439315 to 1HSW 418237 and 1ERK 000001 to 1ESK 025159): headlamp failures. Headlight switch on RHD models can overheat, leading to headlight failure. 28,000 cars affected. 1996: (1993-95 build): cooling fan motor may seize. 1997 (single headlight models). January 1997 recall for headlight failure. Headlight switch on RHD models can overheat, leading to headlight failure. 9,700 cars affected. 1997 (1994-97 build): September 1997 recall for headlamp modification for all cars. Total 150,000 cars affected. 1997 (1991-94 models with electric front windows: 16,000 cars): insulation on power cable may chafe and short-circuit. Needs protective shield in cable opening of door. 1997 (Aug '93-Jan '97 build): engine wiring loom may overheat."
Title: Re: Recall in 97
Post by: VW BUSH on 20 June 2009, 01:58
This should help - got it from Honest John's guide  :smiley:

"Recalls
1995 (Golf GTi, 16v, VR6, Convertible: VIN 1HPW 439315 to 1HSW 418237 and 1ERK 000001 to 1ESK 025159): headlamp failures. Headlight switch on RHD models can overheat, leading to headlight failure. 28,000 cars affected. 1996: (1993-95 build): cooling fan motor may seize. 1997 (single headlight models). January 1997 recall for headlight failure. Headlight switch on RHD models can overheat, leading to headlight failure. 9,700 cars affected. 1997 (1994-97 build): September 1997 recall for headlamp modification for all cars. Total 150,000 cars affected. 1997 (1991-94 models with electric front windows: 16,000 cars): insulation on power cable may chafe and short-circuit. Needs protective shield in cable opening of door. 1997 (Aug '93-Jan '97 build): engine wiring loom may overheat."

Was the MK3 built in Italy or somthing :laugh: