Defect Description For Recall
In The Event The Engine Overheats And The Vehicle Is Operated Continuously In That Condition, The Coolant Pressure Will Rise To A Level At Which The Heat Exchanger Could Leak.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
CORRADO
Year
1990
Recall Campaign Number
96V115000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
Effect Of Defect
A Leaking Heat Exchanger Will Allow Hot Coolant To Escape Causing Injury To The Driver’S Feet Or Could Steam Up The Interior Of The Vehicle Temporarily Impairing The Driver’S Visibility, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Heat Exchanger On These Vehicles.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19871001
End Of Manufacture
19901201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8100
Date Owners Notified
19961010
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19960701