Volkswagen Cabriolet 1987

• Recall 18927 [USA]: Fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which could catch fire in the presence of a source of ignition.
  A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.
  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.
  system: fuel; fuel tank.Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge, or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

• Recall 21430 [USA]: Fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which couldcatch fire in the presence of a source of ignition.
  A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.
  check vehicle with a specially designed tool for the presence of a fuel tank crack, and replace fuel tank if defect is found.
  system: fuel tank.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

• Recall 26787 [USA]: Fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling.
  Fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow.
  install a modified fuel pump and filter.
  system: fuel pump.Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with a dual fuel pump system.

• Recall 1992149 [Canada]: Structure
  Corrosion due to road salt may prevent the hood latch and the safety catch from working properly. This could result in hood fly-up while the vehicle is in motion resulting in obscured driver vision and a possible crash. Correction: owners of affected vehicles will be advised by mail regarding the necessity for periodic lubrication of the engine hood latch mechanism. Dealers will be advised to lubricate the engine hood mechanism whenever an affected vehicle is being serviced.

• Recall 1991169 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  The fuel tank could develop a hairline crack adjacent to a small section of seam weld at the rear of the tank. Should this happen, fuel could seep out which could result in fire in the event of a rear end collision. Correction: vehicles will be inspected and fuel tanks will be replaced if necessary.

• Recall 1987020 [Canada]: Emissions
  These vehicles do not comply with c.M.V.S.S. 1103 - exhaust emissions. - inoperative egr valve -

• Recall 1987044 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  The fuel pump located inside the fuel tank could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow. This could cause the vehicle to stall posing a threat to traffic safety. Correction: a modified fuel pump and filter will be installed.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Heater core failure investigation as of 19911209

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1 normal driving 2 lower bearing of the steering column falls from bearing race, creates hazardous steering 3 a plastic bearing retainer is the factory replacement and this brakes causing the failure. Replacement does not fix the problem. *tr

While driving and with no warning fuel tank cracked, causing fluid to leak. Dealer notified.*ak *jb

The heater core exploded onto the consumers legs, the consumer sustained burns to both left and right calves, due to the pain of the hot steam the consumer was forced out of the vehicle while it was still moving as a result the vehicle hit a concrete embankment (attorney for client). Nlm

Unable to drive automobile because gas ran out of the vehicle, and spilled all over the manifold. *ak

I brought this car to the dealer for work on a leaking fuel tank and after much talking with the dealer and vw of america was able to convince the dealer that the work should be done under a recall (your campaign number either 91v201000 or 94v065000) the dealer also found that the internal fuel pump was bad and it was replaced at my cost. I contacted vw of america and they say that this does not fall under a recall yet i have a campaign number for this very thing that covers a more far reaching number of vehicles (87v053000). I would not be questioning vw of america on this but i probably went through 6 people before i found one individual who agreed that this should be fixed under a recall notice on the fuel tank. It seems i need to reach a certain level of personnel before any action that is satisfactory is done. Thanks in advance for any assistance.....

Consumer had found a crack on fuel tank after smelling fuel, and fuel was leaking from tank. Tank had to be repaired. Currently, consumer had found out about recall 94v065000 which dealt with this particular problem. *ak

Recall repairs for fuel tank leakage refused since vehicle wa spreviously inspected and no defects were found 41/2 years ago (94v-065). *ak

Vehicle experienced the same defect with its fuel tank as stated in recall # 94v065000; but, this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. *ak

The front a arm has tendency to become weakened and develop a crack on a poor weld seam underneath the car

The fuel tank has been repaired twice because of leakage. Once in april of 97 and once in august of 97. The fuel tank is being replaced again because of same problem. *ak