Recall 91V201000: 1987–1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 18, 1991

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

51,000vehicles

Model years

1987–1990

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

A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.

Possible consequence

Fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which couldcatch fire in the presence of a source of ignition.

Remedy

Check vehicle with a specially designed tool for the presence of a fuel tank crack, and replace fuel tank if defect is found.

Affected model years

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

• 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet11 complaints
• 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet6 complaints
• 1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet9 complaints
• 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet8 complaints
• 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco9 complaints
• 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco3 complaints