Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : CABRIOLET | Year : 1989 |
Build Dates : 19860801 - 19890801 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V065000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19940815 | Date Received by ODI: 19940408 | Date Added to Database: 19940413 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7500 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK. |
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Consequence:
FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULD CATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION. |
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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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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