NHTSA recall 93V102000
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Volkswagen Corrado
Reported Jun 14, 19934,300 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCBuilt Aug 1, 1991 – Nov 1, 1992
The defect
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 remedy
Reroute and secure various wiring harnesses inside the engine compartment.