Heater core exploded in steam, component recalled but consumer not notified.
1993 Volkswagen Corrado visibility complaints
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There have been a several small defects, but the last two were major. They were the failure of the ignition control module in oct 1998 ($1,440), and the heater core ruptured in jan 1999 ($440). The cooling system still seems not to be operating correctly because it operates between 215 and 230 deg f in 25 to 35 deg f ambient temperatures. Also, there is still a small leak in the cooling system near the top drivers side of the radiator which has not been located precisely yet. In spite of these niggling problems, I still greatly enjoy driving my corrado and would like to keep it for another 5 years.
This serves as notification of an incident which I was urged to report to the federal safety agency via the corrado club of america. The official the federal safety agency investigation number is ea98-012. The incident was not reported to vw of america by myself, but perhaps by the dealer who performed the repairs; vw of santa monica whose service was excellent. I was not charged for main parts or labor, only minor items such as gaskets and coolant. I only hope that this does not happen again and that the replacement part was better than the original as this occured at a most inconvenient time.
Heater core failed, causing hot coolant to pour onto floor, windows became steamed up, and driver couldn't see out of window.
Hose to heater core bursted, releasing steam into vehicle cabin, filling cabin with steam and fogging up windows, seriously compromising visibility, compromising visibility.
Vw stated that the vehicle was not covered under a heater core recall, although the heater core ruptured, dumped anti-freeze in the interior footwells.
Heater core malfunctioned.
While driving the vehicle the heater core blew up, which caused windows to steam up and sprayed hot engine coolant over the floor and driver's feet. Driver was able to avoid a crash. The vehicle was towed to owner's home.
Heater core failed causing coolant to leak onto consumer, causing loss of visibility/loss of control/accident.
Heater core leaked anti-freeze coolant and steam throught vehicle's ductwork. In addition, plastic housing to which the thermostat attaches warped and was leaking, and radiator fan motor was replaced when it started squealing and seized.
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