1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet, covering 428,800 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 92V058000 · Recall details
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 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 91V201000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 91V162000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet recalls
How do I check if my 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet have?
4, covering fuel system, gasoline, air bags and vehicle speed control.
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