1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet. Newest first.
Fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling.
Remedy
Install a modified fuel pump and filter.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel leaks from top of tank when tank IS full or over 1/2 full... Previous recalls of this car and those similar list problems similar to what I'm experiencing. However, because of advanced age of vehicle, recalls are not being acknowledged by dealers or company. Auto IS a 1986 volkswagen cabriolet. *la
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Unknown or other
Additional problems with automobile: left indicator light not working, horn broken, back - up lights not working, clutch/transmission needs work (transmission overhaul), all locks broken...
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
The heater core has failed and IS leaking, and making the car harder to stop. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Heater core failure
There is no summary currently available
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.
- 621613Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting.
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