1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet. Newest first.
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 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Secure wire to the crossmember with a clip.
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.
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
8 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
Consumer never received a recall letter 91v215000 concerning the air bags. the manufacturer refused to send another letter to have the recall repairs performed. The air bag defect has occurred. *ak the air bag light illuminated which meant the air bag may not deploy in case of a collision. *ph *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Consumer received recall 91v201000 for fuel tank assembly. the vehicle IS leaking gasoline. Dealership inspected vehicle, and problem wasn't solved. dealership IS aware of problem.*ak
- Air bags
After a turn, aribarg warnings lights turned on and wont turn off. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vapors appear when consumer fills up vehicle. Also, consumer can only get a half tank of gas when filling up vehicle due to a shortage within the tank.
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Radio locked up. Mjs
- Air bags
Defective air bag.
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving, airbag indicator light stays on continuously, due to airbag control unit malfunctioned, dlr/mfr won't assist. tt
- Air bags
Air bag indicator light came on, airbag central control unit IS defective and needs to be replaced. tt
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.
- 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.
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