Recalls???!!!!!

[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

[DubSteve]

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?

[Kenji]

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

[rayray086]

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



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



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/auto-recalls/01-int/volkswagen/index.html
http://www.internetautoguide.com/auto-recalls/05-int/hatchbacks/volkswagen/index.html

Nothing about suspensions though.

[wakdog]

my 95 vr6 also had a recall sticker but it was in the drivers door hinge...

[DVR68U]

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

[Draco]

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...