1990 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 91V068000 on 04/24/1991
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1989 - 09/30/1991
- Affected:
- 8,500
- Defect:
- The fuel filter housing, which serves as the base for the fuel pump (located in the fuel tank) could deform, resulting in the fuel pump becoming loose.
- Consequence:
- A loose and improperly seated fuel pump can causereduced fuel flow to the engine resulting in possible drivability problems andstalling of the vehicle.
- Correction:
- Replace fuel filter.
- Notes:
- System: fuel pump filter.vehicle description: passenger cars.
- Campaign:
- 92V058000 on 04/23/1992
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1985 - 05/31/1992
- Affected:
- 358,000
- Defect:
- The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.
- Consequence:
- Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.
- Correction:
- Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.
- Notes:
- System: fuel lines.vehicle description:passenger cars.
- Campaign:
- 96V115000 on 07/07/1996
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1987 - 11/30/1990
- Affected:
- 8,100
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the heat exchanger on these vehicles.
- Notes:
- System: engine cooling system. vehicle description: passenger vehicles. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
1990 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO TSBs (3)
- Bulletin:
- 9704109707D
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Conditions with engine intermittently will not start. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 0101
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2015831
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe
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