Engine and engine cooling: cooling systemRecall 73V-229 · 1973 Audi 100
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 73V-229 covers 16,000 1973 Audi 100 for a engine and engine cooling: cooling system problem, reported to NHTSA on December 3, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V229000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
What to do
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.