Recall 98V295000: 1992–1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Report received

Nov 13, 1998

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

6,217vehicles

Model years

1992–1994

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with vr6 engines. A coolant system component such as the thermo switch, radiator fan, or water pump, can malfunction causing the coolant temperature and coolant system pressure to increase significantly. Over time, excessive pressure can cause leakage of coolant fromthe system, including leakage from the heat exchanger.

Possible consequence

Leakage of hot coolant from the heat exchanger can cause injury to the feet of the driver or steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's vision.

Remedy

Dealers will install in the coolant inlet hose to the heater core, a pressure reducer with a 5mm diameter secured by a spring tensioned hose clamp. Also a new relay that will change the operation of the secondary electrical coolant pump will be installed. Dealers will also perform a functional check of the cooling system to make sure that all cooling system components operate properly.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1992 Volkswagen Corrado50 complaints
• 1993 Volkswagen Corrado48 complaints
• 1994 Volkswagen Corrado4 complaints