1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet. Newest first.
A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which could catch fire in the presence of a source of ignition.
Remedy
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.
A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.
Risk and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
9 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 volkswagen cabriolet. the contact smelled gasoline while sitting in the vehicle. she took the vehicle to a volkswagen repair shop. the contact found a recall for her year, make, and model vehicle, but was informed that the recall did not apply to her vin. the contact…
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 volkswagen cabriolet. the contact smelled gasoline while sitting in the vehicle. she took the vehicle to a volkswagen repair shop. the contact found a recall for her year, make, and model vehicle, but was informed that the recall did not apply to her vin. the contact believes that her vehicle should be covered under the recall because she IS experiencing the same defect. the transmission type, recall number, and mileages were unavailable. updated 04/11/08 *bf the consumer stated after repair IS performed by VW IS plainly obvious the recall IS on the same year but different vin number. Updated 04/11/08 *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Volkswagen says recall doesn't appear in their system, vin [xxx] falls into the category and no local dealers have done this recall on this vehicle... Gas tank IS leaking from said area profusely , which runs the risk of an explosion. *nm updated 07/16/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6)
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicle had a wet substance on the ground. consumer took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, and the leak was determined to be gas. there was a crack in the gas tank. contact was made with the manufacturer to determine if the vehicle was serviced on a recall. manufacturer told consumer to take the vehicle to the dealer to determine if repairs will be at consumer's expense.*ak
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly
1989 VW cabriolet fuel tank has defective seam weld in fuel tank as documented in campaign # 94v065000. tank has never been replaced, yet VW says there are no open recalls on this vehicle.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel IS leaking from the fuel tank. the dealer will fix at the owners expense. *ph two recalls were issued related to this failure, 94v-065000 and 91v-201000. the dealer indicated that no recalls were issued. *nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Recall # 94v065000 fuel: fuel tank assembly: tank; after recall work was performed, fuel tank starting to leak. Dealer stated to consumer that it could cost $700.00 to replace fuel pump and accumulator. fuel tank was not leaking when vehicle was taken to dealer. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Recall # 94v065000: fuel tank: after the recall work was performed, the gas tank started to leak. Dealer stated to consumer that he would have to pay $700.00 dollars to replace the fuel pump and accumulator. Consumer did not have a problem with fuel tank before recall work was completed. *ak *ML
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
There IS a gas leak coming from the gas tank, and consumer can smell the gas within the vehicle. problem has returned, and dealer can't determine the cause.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel tank was leaking fuel from the seams. dealer has repaired the vehicle. Please provide further details. *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
- Gas tank leaks
There is no summary currently available
- Gas tank leaks
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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