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1995 Volkswagen Corrado

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1994 Volkswagen Corrado

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1993 Volkswagen Corrado

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1993 Volkswagen Corrado

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1993 Volkswagen Corrado

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

reroute and secure various wiring harnesses inside the engine compartment.

1992 Volkswagen Corrado

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1992 Volkswagen Corrado

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

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

1992 Volkswagen Corrado

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

reroute and secure various wiring harnesses inside the engine compartment.

1991 Volkswagen Corrado

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

the fuel filter housing, which serves as the base for the fuel pump (located in the fuel tank) could deform, resulting in the fuel pump becoming loose.

Corrective Action

a loose and improperly seated fuel pump can causereduced fuel flow to the engine resulting in possible drivability problems andstalling of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

replace fuel filter.

1991 Volkswagen Corrado

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

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

1990 Volkswagen Corrado

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Consequence of Defect

in the event the engine overheats and the vehicle is operated continuously in that condition, the coolant pressure will rise to a level at which the heat exchanger could leak.

Corrective Action

a leaking heat exchanger will allow hot coolant to escape causing injury to the driver's feet or could steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the heat exchanger on these vehicles.

1990 Volkswagen Corrado

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

the fuel filter housing, which serves as the base for the fuel pump (located in the fuel tank) could deform, resulting in the fuel pump becoming loose.

Corrective Action

a loose and improperly seated fuel pump can causereduced fuel flow to the engine resulting in possible drivability problems andstalling of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

replace fuel filter.

1990 Volkswagen Corrado

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

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

1989 Volkswagen Corrado

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Consequence of Defect

in the event the engine overheats and the vehicle is operated continuously in that condition, the coolant pressure will rise to a level at which the heat exchanger could leak.

Corrective Action

a leaking heat exchanger will allow hot coolant to escape causing injury to the driver's feet or could steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the heat exchanger on these vehicles.

1989 Volkswagen Corrado

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

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