VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO 1993: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : CORRADO | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 1991-08-01 - 1992-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 93V102000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1993-07-28 | Date Received by ODI: 1993-06-14 | Date Added to Database: 1993-06-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4300 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
REROUTE AND SECURE VARIOUS WIRING HARNESSES INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH A VR6 ENGINE. |
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