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1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

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

1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace the front suspension control arms where necessary.

1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

interference with the free movement of the acceleratorlinkage could result in unwanted acceleration which may cause an accident.

Recall Notes

install reinforcement bracket to secure separator panel.

1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

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

1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Component

Air Bags

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

secure wire to the crossmember with a clip.

1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

interference with the free movement of the acceleratorlinkage could result in unwanted acceleration which may cause an accident.

Recall Notes

install reinforcement bracket to secure separator panel.

1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

a crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.

Corrective Action

fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which couldcatch fire in the presence of a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

check vehicle with a specially designed tool for the presence of a fuel tank crack, and replace fuel tank if defect is found.

1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

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

1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

a crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.

Corrective Action

fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which could catch fire in the presence of a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

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.

1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

a crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.

Corrective Action

fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which couldcatch fire in the presence of a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

check vehicle with a specially designed tool for the presence of a fuel tank crack, and replace fuel tank if defect is found.

1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

a crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.

Corrective Action

fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which could catch fire in the presence of a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

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.

1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

a crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.

Corrective Action

fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which couldcatch fire in the presence of a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

check vehicle with a specially designed tool for the presence of a fuel tank crack, and replace fuel tank if defect is found.

1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

a crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.

Corrective Action

fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which could catch fire in the presence of a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

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.

1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

a crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.

Corrective Action

fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which couldcatch fire in the presence of a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

check vehicle with a specially designed tool for the presence of a fuel tank crack, and replace fuel tank if defect is found.

1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow.

Corrective Action

fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling.

Recall Notes

install a modified fuel pump and filter.

1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow.

Corrective Action

fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling.

Recall Notes

install a modified fuel pump and filter.

1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow.

Corrective Action

fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling.

Recall Notes

install a modified fuel pump and filter.