Volkswagen Corrado 1994
Model Corrado made in 1994 by Volkswagen got 4 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic and visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, structure. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling . The car has one 2.8l engine.
Model 1994
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/25/20 | 20/32/24 | Regular | $ 900 | 3 | 930829 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 18/24/21 | 20/31/24 | Regular | $ 857 | 3 | 930829 |
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V295000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1991 to 06/30/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 6217 | 02/22/1999 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 11/13/1998 | 11/24/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V178000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 04/01/1993 to 02/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 34000 | 11/29/1995 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 09/20/1995 | 09/25/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| 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 - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 04/07/2000 | 2 | ||
| 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 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/20/1996 | |||
| 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 | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 01/09/2003 | 90000 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 11/12/1999 | |||
| 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 stalling which may have resulted in a crash. common problem. manufacturer stated it was not part of the recall, and the consumer was responsible for fixing the recall. the heater core recall did not replace the heater core. a pressure reducing valve and a relay to run the cooling fans and auxillary water pump longer. *ak | |||