Recall 94V065000: 1987–1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Report received

Apr 8, 1994

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

7,500vehicles

Model years

1987–1989

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 could catch fire in the presence of a source of ignition.

Remedy

Dealers will check the vehicle with a specially designed tool for the presence of a tank crack, and replace the fuel tank if the defect is present.

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