1991 Volkswagen Cabrio
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The enlarged opening of the mounting hole results infront wheel misalignment causing steering pull with the potential for anaccident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front suspension control arms where necessary.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
7 complaints1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 1989 (na) volkswagen cabrio. While filling the vehicle with fuel, the contact noticed leaks from the fuel tank. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 91v201000 (fuel system, gasoline), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 1990 volkswagen cabriolet (na). The contact noticed fuel leaking from the seam of the fuel tank. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was inspected for nhtsa campaign number: 91v201000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Fuel system, gasoline
Horrible gas smell coming from rear drivers side, confirmed gas tank IS leaking at the seam. have gotten terribly sick with stomach pain and terrible headaches from the smell and afraid vehicle IS going to blow up. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
1991 volkswagen cabriolet fuel tank leaking from spot-welded seam. VW agreed to replace tank for free, but only after many calls to their product compliance dept over several weeks. VW mechanics claim this IS a common defect, but no recall exists.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas starting leaking at the seam of the tank. this can cause the automobile to explode. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Seam split on fuel tank allowing fuel to leak out. reference nhtsa campaign 91v16200 identical failure. mfg refuses to honor this vehicle for the referenced campaign.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas tank IS leaking at seam, can smell gasoline coming into engine, fire hazard. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10213836Airbag Issues.
- 10159010The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10157383VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
- 10155644This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- 10128105This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
- 10128104This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
- 10128055This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
- 10126785Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- 10052079Volkswagen: see document search button for owner letter. Information in letter regarding warranty extension for engine exhaust flap for diesel engine in model year vehicles 2009-2012.
- 10026848Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. Heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced.
- 621613Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting.
- 53613Information obtaining the fluid capacity chart.
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