Volkswagen Corrado (1993 year). Manual - part 231

 

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Volkswagen Corrado (1993 year). Manual - part 231

 

 

WIRING HARNESS CHAFING MAY CAUSE ENGINE STALL 

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Model(s):                       1992 Volkswagen Corrado
                                1993 Volkswagen Corrado
Campaign No:                    93V102000
Number of Affected Vehicles:    4300
Beginning Date of Manufacture:  1991 AUG
Ending Date of Manufacture:     1992 NOV

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:

Passenger cars equipped with a VR6 engine.

DESCRIPTION OF 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.

FAULT:

Chafes, Excessive wear, Scored

SYSTEM:

Electrical system.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT:

If a short occurs, either the engine could stall or the radiator fan
could stop operating causing the engine to overheat. Either condition
could result in a vehicle accident.

CORRECTIVE ACTION:

Reroute and secure various wiring harnesses inside the engine
compartment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday
through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time.  For more
information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123.  For the hearing
impaired, call (800) 424-9153.

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