Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V115000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 10/01/1987 to 12/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 8100 | 10/10/1996 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 07/01/1996 | 07/08/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 9704109707D | 04/10/1997 | 53604 | Conditions with engine intermittently will not start. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | 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 | 12/29/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/05/2010 | 136000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1990 volkswagen corrado. while driving approximately between 60-65 mph with the defroster in activation, an excessive amount of steam began to emit through the vents. the vehicle was diagnosed by a certified mechanic who informed that there was a small leak coming from the heater core. the vehicle was not repaired. there was a recall associated with the nhtsa campaign id number 96v115000(engine and engine cooling:cooling system). the vin was not included in the recall defect. the failure mileage was 136,000. js | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving consumer noticed dashboard coolant indicator light illuminated, indicating engine overheated. windows became steamy, causing poor visibility. recall 96v115000 was issued on this make, model, and year. however, this vehicle was not included under the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2002 | |||
| Consumer states cooliant is leaking into the vehicle while driving. problem is due to a heater coil failure, dealer and the mfr has been notified and informed that the vehicle vin# was not cover. ts | |||
| 07/26/2000 | |||
| While driving about 45 mph, all of sudden there was smoke in vehicle. vehicle to the dealership, where the heater core was changed. vehicle was not included in 96v115000 vw/engine cooling system. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 11/08/1999 | 1 | ||
| After recall repairs completed (96v-115 and 92v-058001), several failures due to repair problems (fuel system,wiring, speakers damaged). *mjs | |||
| 01/06/2000 | 04/01/1991 | ||
| On jan. 13, 2000 i called a 1-8oo# to volkswagen of america to ask for an investigator to come and investigate[as a courtsey] why on jan. 6, 2000 my 1990 corrado with 39006 miles started an engine compartment fire while running 60 miles an hour on an interstate. the car had been driven 11 miles on the day when the fire started. the power and braking systems were gone. the retractable shoulder harness and seat belts would not release. three fire engines from three different locations responded, a chp stopped to help. there is a report that states well involved vehicle engine compartment fire. unable to determine the cause of fire which included form of heat. i was told i had to many miles on my car.i bought an extended warranty on my car for seven years or seventy thousand miles.all recalls that we ever received notice of were taken in for recall checks. my windshield had a flat spot in it that i could never get them to exchange.the wipers never worked properly.just before this fire . my car had began to buck and shut off only to refire and start and continue running. the insurance adjuster would not listen to me about having an investigation.as i had just buried a family on the jan. 3, and my son and grandson were tramatized by the fire and the heat, plus being unable to get the seat belts and harnesses released. i don't want another three year old child to experience what nickolus did.every day he plays out the cars burning and the children being stuck in the car. personally, i was amazed by the response that i got from volkswagon of america. twenty thousand dollars seemed enormous when i bought the car but i was sold on a vw having owned several others over the years. at present i own a 1990 toyota truck, 1946 ford sedan and a 1931 model a rodster. i need some help and i need the message to get out to other corrado owners. as a previous burn survivor with over seventy[70] percent scaring and disfigurement i believe in prevention.sheri thurman | |||
| 10/19/1998 | |||
| Recall 96v- 115 000/ engine cooling system: vehicle experienced problem with hot coolant leaking into vehicle, may cause burns onto the foot or leg. manufacturer was notified and informed consumer that vehicle was not part of recall. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| Had received recall notice 96v115000. had notified the dealer. was informed no parts were available to repair cooling system. called the manufacturer & informed parts would be available in sept. 98. said vehicle drivable.. it had overheated in traffic. dealer still has no parts. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 04/20/1998 | 06/14/1991 | ||
| Radiator fan motor is worn and has become noisy and seizing. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/21/2006 | 150000 | 1 | 09/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the heater core leaks. there is an nhtsa recall, # 96v115000, regarding the engine and engine cooling: cooling system. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 09/19/1996 | 1 | 12/11/1989 | |
| Hole in exhaust tail pipe is creating very loud exhaust noise. *ak | |||