1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet recall: air bags
Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on December 13, 1991. It covers about 8,500 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,500
- reported
- Dec 13, 1991
- owners notified
- May 22, 1992
- related complaints
- 5
Air bags
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 91V215000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Cabriolet 1990 1990
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 91V215000
Is there a recall on the 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet air bags?
Yes. Recall 91V215000, reported on December 13, 1991, covers about 8,500 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 91V215000?
Secure wire to the crossmember with a clip.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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