1993 Volkswagen Corrado Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1993 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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• 95V178000Sep 20, 199534,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
  Covers: Volkswagen Corrado 1993–1995, Jetta 1993–1995, Passat 1993–1995 +1 more

  Reported issue: Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.

  Possible consequence: A worn and noisy fan motor shaft can seize renderingthe fan motor inoperative, eventually causing the engine to overheat and stall. A stalled vehicle in traffic can increase the potential for a vehicle accident.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the complete cooling fan assembly on vehicle having the potential shaft material problem. Dealers will install a new fan blade including a new lock nut on vehicle with loose fan blade lock nuts.

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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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