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    Unhappy Recalls???!!!!!

    When I bought my vr6 the old owner said the car was recalled,
    he said it was some thing to do with the suspension
    does any one have any idea what specifically was wrong with them
    and were there any other recalls??

    Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kenji
    When I bought my vr6 the old owner said the car was recalled,
    he said it was some thing to do with the suspension
    does any one have any idea what specifically was wrong with them
    and were there any other recalls??

    Thanks
    Never heard of this one before don't know what it could be. Have you checked the suspension when you bought it?

    Where abouts did you buy it from?
    I'm soo euro even my missus is shaved...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mk3vr6
    Never heard of this one before don't know what it could be. Have you checked the suspension when you bought it?

    Where abouts did you buy it from?
    I bought it privately It has't been thrashed
    There is a recall sticker on the rear right driver side door

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    Did a google search this morning and this was what I came up with some stuff from DOTARS:

    Quote Originally Posted by DOTARS
    Problem: IMPROPERLY LOCATED ROOF RACK ANTI SLIDE CLIP
    Make: VOLKSWAGEN
    Model:
    Golf
    Variant:
    Date Range: 1994 - 1995
    VIN Ranges: WVWZZZ1HZRW649970 -WVWZZZ1HZRW727620 WVWZZZ1HZSW007121 - WVWZZZ1HZSW279220
    Status: Inactive

    Defect: The anti sliding roof rack clip may not be fixed at the correct position.
    Consequences: Proper installation of the rook rack is not possible and the potential exists for it to become detached in use.
    Corrective action: Inspect and if necessary remove the clip and or locating pin.
    Notif. Date: 6/02/1996
    DOTARS No.:
    R96/019
    Supplier Name: VOLKSWAGEN
    Campaign No.: 51C2
    Quote Originally Posted by DOTARS
    Problem: FAILURE OF COOLING FAN COMPONENTS
    Make: VOLKSWAGEN
    Model:
    Golf
    Variant:
    VR6
    Date Range: 1994 - 1995
    VIN Ranges: WVWZZZ1HZRW119165 - WVWZZZ1HZRW410003 WVWZZZ1HZRW410004 - WVWZZZ1HZSW410889
    Status: Inactive

    Defect: On 33 vehicles the fan motor bearing may fail. On the remaining vehicles the nut retaining the fan blade may come loose allowing the secondary fan drive belt to come off.
    Consequences: This could lead to the engine overheating and if the condition is ignored the engine may stall.
    Corrective action: Replace the cooling fan components.
    Notif. Date: 10/05/1996
    DOTARS No.:
    R96/035
    Supplier Name: VOLKSWAGEN
    Campaign No.: 19B8/19B9
    Quote Originally Posted by DOTARS
    Problem: SHORT CIRCUIT IN WIRING TO REAR ELECTRIC WINDOWS
    Make: VOLKSWAGEN
    Model:
    Golf, Vento, Golf VR6
    Variant:
    Date Range: 1994
    VIN Ranges: WVWZZZ1HZRW119165 - WVWZZZ1HZRW624051
    Status: Inactive

    Defect: Through unfavourable fitting, insulation of the cables for the rear window lifter can become damaged on the inner door panel.
    Consequences: This may lead to functional problems and a short circuit, rendering the windows inoperable.
    Corrective action: Fit a protective frame in the cable opening of the inner panel of both rear doors.
    Notif. Date: 13/03/1997
    DOTARS No.:
    R97/012
    Supplier Name: VOLKSWAGEN
    Campaign No.: 97E7
    Also this American-based site:

    http://www.internetautoguide.com/aut...gen/index.html
    http://www.internetautoguide.com/aut...gen/index.html

    Nothing about suspensions though.

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    my 95 vr6 also had a recall sticker but it was in the drivers door hinge...
    1995 Golf VR6 Colour Concept | Eibach Pro Kit Springs | K&N Pod in custom airbox | Suitcaseless exhasut

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    i think some got recalled for a new jack as the first stlye was found to be really bad . they are still bad
    cheers brenton

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kenji View Post
    When I bought my vr6 the old owner said the car was recalled,
    he said it was some thing to do with the suspension
    does any one have any idea what specifically was wrong with them
    and were there any other recalls??

    Thanks
    Have you tried calling a VW dealer? When I called McGraths about an ABS problem, they asked for the serial number and they told me all about the car including the colour inside and out, transmission, date of original purchase too.. But they didn't mention any recalls on the car, unless he was only looking for ABS specific ones...

    Otherwise, seek out a specialist and get them to have a look at it...

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