Recall 91V215000: 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Report received

Dec 13, 1991

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

8,500vehicles

Model years

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

The airbag harness wire may have been improperly routed through an opening in the dashboard crossmember and could be pinched and chafed between two panels eventually resulting in damage to the wire.

Possible consequence

If the airbag harness wire is damaged, the passiverestraint system will become inoperative. The dashboard warning light willilluminate, but the passive restraint will not function until the wire isrepaired.

Remedy

Secure wire to the crossmember with a clip.

Affected model years

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

• 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet8 complaints