NHTSA recall 93V-102 (93V102000)

electrical system recall reported June 14, 1993 - about 4,300 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V102000
Also written as: 93V-102
Reported: June 14, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~4,300
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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 fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REROUTE AND SECURE VARIOUS WIRING HARNESSES INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-102 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volkswagen Corrado - 1992, 1993

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