Volkswagen Corrado 1992

• Recall 11855 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  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).

• Recall 19020 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  reroute and secure various wiring harnesses inside the engine compartment.
  system: electrical system.Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with a vr6 engine.

• Recall 22359 [USA]: Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.
  The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.
  replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.
  system: fuel lines.Vehicle description:passenger cars.

• Recall 1998231 [Canada]: Heater and defroster
  On certain vehicles, excessive temperature and cooling system pressure could result in coolant leakage in the system including leakage from the heat exchanger. Leakage of coolant from the heat exchanger could cause injury to the feet of the driver, steam up the interior of the vehicle and temporarily impair the driver's vision. Correction: dealer will conduct a functional check of the cooling system and install a pressure throttle which will result in reduced coolant pressure in the heat exchanger.

• Recall 1993143 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail, located in the engine compartment, may not be adequately clamped. This could lead to fuel seepage at the hose connection. Escaping fuel could come into contact with hot engine components and possibly cause an engine compartment fire. Correction: fuel hose attached to the fuel rail will be replaced and existing hose clamps will be replaced with a new spring type hose clamp.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Heater core repture investigation as of 19980527

  Heater core allegedly ruptures and releases hot coolant into the vehicle interior, resulting in impaired visibility and potential burn injuries to occupants.
  

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• Heater core rupture investigation as of 19980205

  Heater core allegedly ruptures and releases hot coolant into the vehicle interior, resulting in impaired visibility and potential burn injuries to occupants.
  

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Dt: consumer was driving and a cloud of smoke came from behind steering wheel. Prior to this vehilce had been running hot. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for a coolant flush, and had the belt replaced around the fan. Also, had a new radiator installed. Consumer was in the car 5-10 minutes and the vehicle overheated. The fire department came out when the steering wheel smoked. *ak

Consumer had the same problem as mentioned in nhtsa recall 98v295000. 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 from the system, including leakage from the heat exchanger. Dealer indicated this vehicle was not include in the recall due to the vin. *ak

The temperature gauge flashed. The consumer heard a noise, and at that point the vehicle's cabin became filled with steam and hot radiator fluid was on the floor board. It was determined the heater core failed. *nlm

The vehicle experienced the same defect with the engine cooling system as stated in recall 98 v 295 000, but the vin number was not included. *nlm

Heater core recall repairs done. 1 year later it broke, causing radiator fluid to leak and front windshield to steam up.*ak

My heater core failed spilling radiator fluid into the passenger compartment and vapor through the hvac system.. I have been told this is a part that consistantly failed in my type of vehicle and am hoping that the manufacturer of the vehicle will be responsable and replace the part as a recall issue.*ak

Heater core located behind ventilation system blew up, hot coolant hit vent and white smoke and coolant entered into vehicle, chemicals were very strong. Took vehicle to dealer ,and they will replace heater core, consumer indicated that he could have been injuried, because liquid was hot,consumer was temporarily blinded by white smoke.*ak consumer stated the dealer finally replaced the heater core after numerous complaints.*slc

Fog lights overheat. Vwoa has refused hella oem fog light replacement design. Heated outside rear view mirror delaminates.*ak

Recall work performed and failure immediately occurred. Ruptured heater core repaired, but car is unsafe to drive due to coolant fumes. Dealer refuses to fix recall 98v295000. *ak

While driving at 30mph steam came out thru vents (no visivility) and hot coolant came in from behind the dashboard burning me and my wife's feet, impairing vehicle control, almost causing an accident due to hot water and lack of visibility. According to vw a recall was performed to prevent this from happening on july 30, 1999 and the vehicle had 63,376 miles on it at the time. Now the vehicle has 68,505 miles. *ak

Heater core leaked into passenger's compartment and steamed up the interior of the car. This caused the consumer to nearly be burned even after recall repairs were done. Took to dealer in response to a recall letter to install coolant pressure throttle unit, and did a check on coolant system. This was suppose to prevent the problem from happening. *ak

My 2nd gear synchro is failing due to what i believe is a defective clutch from the manufacturer. The factory clutch does not have ni or cd plated splines, exacerbating shifting problems

No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak

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Heater core failed causing steam to enter vents of vehicle.

Vehicle overheated due to a heater core failure and released a large amount of steam, water and coolant into the occupant compartment of the vehicle.

Heating core failed.

Heater core failed, causing hot coolant to spray into engine compartment on driver's feet.

Heater core failed while car was in motion; driver and passenger received severe burns to feet and legs, and an accident was narrowly avoided.

While driving in the city, under normal conditions, on an 80 degree sunny day, with normal engine temperature the heater core ruptured, spilling scalding coolant onto driver's feet and causing steam to poor from vents.

When the heater core malfunctioned during driving hot coolant and smoke came in through vents and underneath the dashboard near feet. Also coolant was spilling underneath hood. All meters including digital mileage meter were wet. Impossible to drive afterwards due to heavy overheating.

Heater core failed and the vehicle filled with steam and hot water poured into the interior.

Heater core failed, causing windows to fog up, affecting driver's visibility.

Heater core failed causing hot scalding coolant to shoot out of vents causing loss of control of vehicle.

Heater core ruptured.

Heater core failed, causing hot engine coolant to spill over onto driver's feet.

Heater core brokke off, causing very hot steam to come out of all vents. All wiindows were fogged up while driving in rusj hour traffic, impairing visibility. *ak

Heater core failed causing steam to come through the vent into the passenger compartment.

Front heater core failed.

While driving a large quantity of smoke came out from dashboard, defroster and vent openings causing severe visual problems, due to failure of the heater core.

Heater core malfunctioned, causing steam to pour out of the dashboard vents, obstructing visibility. *ak

While driving the vehicle started shaking and it shut down. This was due to the timing gear bolt unscrewing by itself, causing damage. Problem corrected at dealer. *ak

Heater core failed causing fumes to enter vehicle.

Heater core already replaced once. Car on third water pump, also second of coolant hoses after they blew up.Coolant being forced from expansion tank every day. Vehicle does not appear to be overheating, just too much pressure in cooling system. Numerous attempts to fix problem at various vw dealerships has got nowhere with problem. Voa says there is no recall that they know of, even after i provided them with nhtsa campaign number 98v295000. Please help! *ak

Ignition switch and the heater were repair with used parts and still failed. *ak

Yokohama right tire bubbled.

Coolant hose blows roughly every 35, ooo miles dumping coolant onto hot rxhaust manifold,, producing excessive amount of heat; also difficulty in shifting transmission, frequent misshifts. *ak

Headlight pops out of track/don't aim at road properly, causing poor visibility.

Side view mirrors have accumulated condensation on inside, causing poor visibility.

Engine idles high.

Gears shift sticks.

Fuel pump failure prior to recall, repairs refused due to model year (91v-068). *ak

Coolant leak causing overheating.

Would like to know if vw is responsible on fixing the recalls and anything related to them? No safety defect mentioned in summary. *ak

Rear roof trim panel missing.

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Heater core failed.

While driving vehicle timing gear bolt unscrewed itself for no reason.Vehicle was taken to dealer for problem. Also camshaft broke, and valves bent. *ak

Heater core has malfunctioned, causing hot fluids to enter into passenger's compartment from vent which caused windows to steam up. Also, consumer mentioned recall 98v295000. Consumer not sure if this vehicle was subject to recall. Please provide any further details. *ak

Recal 98v295000, vw/engine coolant system; the vehicle was corrected on may 19, 1999 under notice. Three weeks later vehicle needed repair again. Manufacturer is refusing to correct for the second time free of charge. *ak

Driver's side door hard to close, passenger door trim near bottom of glass crooked.

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Numerous electrical system problems.