1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet. 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.

• 94V065000Apr 8, 19947,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Volkswagen Cabriolet 1987–1989

  Reported issue: 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.

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• 91V201000Nov 18, 199151,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Volkswagen Cabriolet 1987–1990, Scirocco 1987–1988

  Reported issue: 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA91054Heater core failureClosed · Dec 9, 1991
• EA91016GAS TANK LEAKSClosed · Feb 28, 1991
• PE91007GAS TANK LEAKSClosed · Oct 29, 1990

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