Recall
Volkswagen Corrado — 93V102000
NHTSA ID
93V102000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Corrado
Years Affected
1993
Recall Date
1993-06-14
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Units Affected
4,300
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.