Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : CORRADO | Year : 1993 |
Build Dates : 19910801 - 19921101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V102000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19930728 | Date Received by ODI: 19930614 | Date Added to Database: 19930622 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4300 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
REROUTE AND SECURE VARIOUS WIRING HARNESSES INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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