NHTSA Campaign #91V201000 · Action EA91016
1987–1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet Recall
Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly
Issued · Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Affected model years
- 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Vehicles affected
- 51,000
- Report received
Summary
A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK.
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.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.