Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
CABRIO
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
91V162000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
Interference With The Free Movement Of The Acceleratorlinkage Could Result In Unwanted Acceleration Which May Cause An Accident.
Fix Defect
Install Reinforcement Bracket To Secure Separator Panel.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19890801
End Of Manufacture
19901101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
11300
Date Owners Notified
19920109
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19910911