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Volkswagen Corrado recalls

DVSA has published 3 safety recalls that name the Volkswagen Corrado since 1993, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 3,661 UK vehicles of this model.

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  1. CORRADO · possibility of coolant leakage into passenger compartment

    8 Nov 1996 · R/1996/073

    Operation of the vehicle for prolonged periods with the cooling system at very high temperatures can result in cooling system damage which in rare instances may cause rupturing of the heat exchanger In consequence high temperature coolant may enter the

    Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a bypass valve to the heat exchanger inlet and a non-return valve to the system. At the same time the heat exchanger box will be lined with absorbent foam.

    1,159 vehicles · built 1 Aug 1988 to 31 Dec 1989

  2. CORRADO, GOLF, PASSAT · insecurity of fan blade

    12 Feb 1996 · R/1996/008

    The pulley on the engine cooling fan may loosen causing the fan motor to seize leading to a possible electrical overload with fire risk.

    Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a modified cooling fan and pulley.

    2,054 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1994 to 31 Dec 1995

  3. CORRADO · chafing of wiring looms and possible fuel leakage

    28 Jun 1993 · R/1993/028

    1) Certain cable looms in the engine compartment may chafe on adjacent sharp edges with the possibility of a short circuit. 2) Leakage may develop in the hose connections to the fuel manifold.

    Fix: 1) Recall the affected vehicles re-route secure and protect the subject cable looms as required to eliminate chafing. 2) Replace the fuel hose securing clamps check the condition of the hoses and replace as required.

    448 vehicles · built 1 Aug 1991 to 31 Dec 1992

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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.