1992 Volkswagen Corrado Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1992 Volkswagen Corrado. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 98V295000Nov 13, 19986,217 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
  Covers: Volkswagen Corrado 1992–1994

  Reported issue: 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…

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• 93V102000Jun 14, 19934,300 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
  Covers: Volkswagen Corrado 1992–1993

  Reported issue: An engine compartment electrical wiring harness may have been routed too close to a sheet metal edge. The wiring can become damaged during normal vehicle operation due to chafing, resulting in an electrical short.

  Possible consequence: If a short occurs, either the engine could stall orthe radiator fan could stop operating causing the engine to overheat. Eithercondition could result in a vehicle accident.

  Remedy: Reroute and secure various wiring harnesses inside the engine compartment.

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• 92V058000Apr 14, 1992358,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Volkswagen Corrado 1989–1992, Jetta 1988–1992, Golf 1988–1992 +5 more

  Reported issue: The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.

  Possible consequence: Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.

  Remedy: Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA98012Heater core reptureClosed · May 27, 1998
• PE98006Heater core ruptureClosed · Feb 5, 1998

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