Recall 91V162000: 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 11, 1991

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

11,300vehicles

Model years

1990–1991

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The center of the water separator panel located in the engine compartment between engine and firewall could bend in the event someone leans on it during engine maintenance, repairs or checking of fluid levels. A bent panel could interfere with the free movement of the accelerator linkage.

Possible consequence

Interference with the free movement of the acceleratorlinkage could result in unwanted acceleration which may cause an accident.

Remedy

Install reinforcement bracket to secure separator panel.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio7 complaints
• 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet8 complaints