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1994 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO

2 recalls, 4 complaints - 12 TSBs

98V295000 Nov 13, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Defect Description
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 LEAK... Read more
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 CHE... Read more
6,217 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
95V178000 Sep 20, 1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect Description
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.
34,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Jan 15, 2003
Incident date: Jan 9, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT HEATER CORE "EXPLODED" WHILE DRIVING AND STEAM CLOUDED ALL INTERIOR WINDOWS RESULTING IN NO VISIBILITY. THE HEATER CORE EXPLOSION ALSO CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK FROM UNDER DASHBOARD INTO VEHICLE'S INTERIOR. TS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Apr 10, 2000
Incident date: Apr 7, 2000
CONSUMER HAD WORK DONE FROM RECALL 98V295000/ COOLANT SYSTEM. FROM PRIOR WORK DONE THE AUXILIARY ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP BROKE. OWNER PURCHASED A NEW, REDESIGNED PUMP AND INSTALLED IT HIMSELF. *AK *ML
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Nov 15, 1999
Incident date: Nov 12, 1999
IN OCTOBER 1999 VEHICLE HAD RECALL REMEDY DONE. BUT WITHIN 2,000, ENGINE COOLANT PUMP, WHICH WAS REPLACED DURING RECALL REPAIRS, WAS NOT DESIGED FOR THIS PROBLEM. IT CAUSED PRESSURE IN THE PUMP, CAUSING THE SEALS TO EXPLODE AND WATER TO LEAK ONTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT, RESULTED TIN VEHICLE STALLIN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Oct 23, 1996
Incident date: Sep 20, 1996
ATTEMPTED TO STEP ON BRAKES AND THE BRAKES WENT TOO FAR DOWN TO THE FLOOR, ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT TO APPLY THE BRAKES THEY LOCKED UP. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAILS. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO

12 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL4
350000 EQUIPMENT4
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS1
140000 AIR BAGS1
SM 33-2019 Mar 27, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
SM 44-2017 EN Jun 28, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
VHW-17-11 Jun 22, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
1-2017 Update Feb 1, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
V691601 2010479 Oct 31, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update model year applicability to include 2017.
Airbag Jan 22, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
Airbag Issues.
Elsa 6-29-15 Jun 29, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
Elsa 6-22-15 Jun 22, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech
Elsa 6-22-15 Jun 22, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech
2015831 Aug 28, 2008
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE
2015831 Aug 28, 2008
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE
9704109707D Apr 10, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONDITIONS WITH ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT START. *YC

NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA98012 Opened: May 27, 1998 , Closed: Nov 20, 1998
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1992
HEATER CORE REPTURE
HEATER CORE ALLEGEDLY RUPTURES AND RELEASES HOT COOLANT INTO THE VEHICLE INTERIOR, RESULTING IN IMPAIRED VISIBILITY AND POTENTIAL BURN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS.
PE98006 Opened: Feb 5, 1998 , Closed: May 27, 1998
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992
HEATER CORE RUPTURE
HEATER CORE ALLEGEDLY RUPTURES AND RELEASES HOT COOLANT INTO THE VEHICLE INTERIOR, RESULTING IN IMPAIRED VISIBILITY AND POTENTIAL BURN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS.

VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO across all model years (1989, 1995).

16 Total Recalls
186 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
10 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1995 1 1 View
1994 (current) 2 4
1993 3 52 View
1992 3 72 View
1991 2 9 View
1990 3 48 View
1989 2 0 View

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