Volkswagen Corrado recalls

9 official safety recalls for the Volkswagen Corrado from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Cooling system pressure may cause hot coolant leaks

    Reported November 13, 1998Model years 1992–1994NHTSA campaign 98V2950006,217 vehicles affected

    A malfunctioning cooling system component may raise coolant temperature and pressure, causing leaks, including from the heat exchanger. Hot coolant may injure the driver's feet or steam may temporarily impair vision. The remedy is to install a pressure reducer and new relay, then check cooling system operation.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
    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.
    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.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 22, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  2. Heat exchanger may rupture and leak coolant

    Reported November 8, 1996Model years 1988–1989DVSA recall R/1996/0731,159 vehicles affected

    Prolonged operation at very high cooling system temperatures may damage the system and, rarely, rupture the heat exchanger, allowing hot coolant into the passenger compartment. A bypass valve and non-return valve will be fitted, and the heat exchanger box lined with absorbent foam.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBILITY OF COOLANT LEAKAGE INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
    Defect
    Operation of the vehicle for prolonged periods with the cooling system at very high temperatures can result in cooling system damage which in rare instances may cause rupturing of the heat exchanger In consequence high temperature coolant may enter the
    Remedy
    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a bypass valve to the heat exchanger inlet and a non-return valve to the system. At the same time the heat exchanger box will be lined with absorbent foam.

  3. Heat exchanger may leak when engine overheats

    Reported July 1, 1996Model years 1989–1990NHTSA campaign 96V1150008,100 vehicles affected

    If the engine overheats and the vehicle continues to be driven, pressure may rise and the heat exchanger may leak. Hot coolant could injure the driver’s feet or steam could temporarily impair visibility. Dealers will replace the heat exchanger.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAT EXCHANGER ON THESE VEHICLES.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

  4. Cooling fan pulley may loosen

    Reported February 12, 1996Model years 1994–1995DVSA recall R/1996/0086,162 vehicles affected

    The engine cooling fan pulley may loosen, causing the fan motor to seize and possibly overload electrically, creating a fire risk. A modified cooling fan and pulley will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    INSECURITY OF FAN BLADE
    Defect
    The pulley on the engine cooling fan may loosen causing the fan motor to seize leading to a possible electrical overload with fire risk.
    Remedy
    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a modified cooling fan and pulley.

  5. Radiator fan motor shaft may seize

    Reported September 20, 1995Model years 1993–1995NHTSA campaign 95V17800034,000 vehicles affected

    The radiator fan motor shaft may wear and seize, stopping the fan and potentially causing the engine to overheat and stall. Dealers will replace the cooling fan assembly on affected vehicles or install a new fan blade and lock nut where the nut is loose.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
    Defect
    IMPROPER MATERIAL WAS USED IN MANUFACTURING THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAUSING THE SHAFT TO WEAR AND BECOME NOISY.
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM; FAN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VR6 ENGINES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

  6. Wiring may chafe and fuel hoses may leak

    Reported June 28, 1993Model years 1991–1992DVSA recall R/1993/028448 vehicles affected

    Engine compartment cable looms may chafe on sharp edges and short circuit, and fuel manifold hose connections may leak. The recall reroutes, secures and protects the looms, replaces hose clamps, checks the hoses and replaces them if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CHAFING OF WIRING LOOMS AND POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE
    Defect
    1) Certain cable looms in the engine compartment may chafe on adjacent sharp edges with the possibility of a short circuit. 2) Leakage may develop in the hose connections to the fuel manifold.
    Remedy
    1) Recall the affected vehicles re-route secure and protect the subject cable looms as required to eliminate chafing. 2) Replace the fuel hose securing clamps check the condition of the hoses and replace as required.

  7. Engine wiring may chafe and short

    Reported June 14, 1993Model years 1992–1993NHTSA campaign 93V1020004,300 vehicles affected

    A wiring harness routed too close to a metal edge may chafe and short, causing the engine to stall or the radiator fan to stop and the engine to overheat. The engine compartment wiring harnesses will be rerouted and secured.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
    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.
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH A VR6 ENGINE.

  8. Fuel hose may shrink and leak

    Reported April 14, 1992Model years 1989–1992NHTSA campaign 92V058000358,000 vehicles affected

    The fuel hose at the engine's fuel rail may shrink past the clamps and leak. Fuel contacting an ignition source could cause an underhood fire. The hose will be replaced and a self-tightening spring clamp installed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    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.
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS.

  9. Fuel pump may loosen in its housing

    Reported April 22, 1991Model years 1990–1991NHTSA campaign 91V0680008,500 vehicles affected

    The fuel filter housing may deform, loosening the fuel pump and reducing fuel flow. This could cause drivability problems or stalling. The fuel filter will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    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.
    Consequence
    A LOOSE AND IMPROPERLY SEATED FUEL PUMP CAN CAUSEREDUCED FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE DRIVABILITY PROBLEMS ANDSTALLING OF THE VEHICLE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE FUEL FILTER.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL PUMP FILTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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