Volkswagen Cabriolet, Scirocco (1987-1990): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 91V201000 · Nov 18, 1991 · Volkswagen of America,inc
51,000
vehicles affected
51,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 91V201000
- Date
- Nov 18, 1991
- Maker
- Volkswagen of America,inc
- Units affected
- 51,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly
- Model years
- 1987-1990
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK.
What can happen
FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULDCATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
CHECK VEHICLE WITH A SPECIALLY DESIGNED TOOL FOR THE PRESENCE OF A FUEL TANK CRACK, AND REPLACE FUEL TANK IF DEFECT IS FOUND.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Cabriolet | 1987-1990 |
| Volkswagen | Scirocco | 1987-1988 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 91V201000?
2 models: Volkswagen Cabriolet (1987-1990), Volkswagen Scirocco (1987-1988), about 51,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 91V201000?
CHECK VEHICLE WITH A SPECIALLY DESIGNED TOOL FOR THE PRESENCE OF A FUEL TANK CRACK, AND REPLACE FUEL TANK IF DEFECT IS FOUND.
What can happen?
FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULDCATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.