1992-1994 Volkswagen Corrado recall: cooling system

Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on November 13, 1998. It covers about 6,217 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 6,217
reported: Nov 13, 1998
owners notified: Feb 22, 1999
related complaints: 36

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 98V295000

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen Corrado 1992-1994 1992 1993 1994

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 36 complaints about engine problems.

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Questions about recall 98V295000

Is there a recall on the 1992-1994 Volkswagen Corrado cooling system?

Yes. Recall 98V295000, reported on November 13, 1998, covers about 6,217 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V295000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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