1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1990 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.

• 92V058000Apr 14, 1992358,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Volkswagen Cabriolet 1990, 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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• 91V215000Dec 13, 19918,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags
  Covers: Volkswagen Cabriolet 1990

  Reported issue: 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.

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

  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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NHTSA investigations

• EA91054Heater core failureClosed · Dec 9, 1991

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