Defect Description For Recall
A Crack Can Develop In The Fuel Tank Adjacent To A Seam Weld In The Rear Of The Tank.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
CABRIOLET
Year
1990
Recall Campaign Number
91V201000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Can Leak From The Cracked Fuel Tank Which Couldcatch Fire In The Presence Of A Source Of Ignition.
Fix Defect
Check Vehicle With A Specially Designed Tool For The Presence Of A Fuel Tank Crack, And Replace Fuel Tank If Defect Is Found.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19860801
End Of Manufacture
19890801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
51000
Date Owners Notified
19911213
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19911118