1991 Volkswagen Cabrio Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 92V064000May 1, 1992890 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm
  Covers: Volkswagen Cabrio 1991

  Reported issue: The track control arms used to support the front wheels were improperly welded in the area of the flexible bushing mounting hole. This causes a gradual opening of the mounting hole and loosening of the bushing.

  Possible consequence: The enlarged opening of the mounting hole results infront wheel misalignment causing steering pull with the potential for anaccident.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front suspension control arms where necessary.

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• 92V058000Apr 14, 1992358,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Volkswagen Cabrio 1991–1992, Jetta 1988–1992, Golf 1988–1992 +5 more

  Reported issue: The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.

  Possible consequence: Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.

  Remedy: Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.

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• 91V162000Sep 11, 199111,300 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Volkswagen Cabrio 1991, Cabriolet 1990

  Reported issue: 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.

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