Wiring: front underhoodRecall 93V-102 · 1992–1993 Volkswagen Corrado
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 93V-102 covers 4,300 1992–1993 Volkswagen Corrado for a wiring: front underhood problem, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V102000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
REROUTE AND SECURE VARIOUS WIRING HARNESSES INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH A VR6 ENGINE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1991 to November 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.