Volkswagen Cabriolet 1988

• Recall 18928 [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 21431 [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 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.

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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• Gas tank leaks investigation as of 19910228

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In dec. 1999 the frame of my wife lanette parks cabriolet was cracking and splitting without any accident or abnormal driving event to cause it. The frame shop informed me that they see this quite often on vw rabbits, golfs and cabriolets due to a design flaw in the frame. Apparently they added a metal support bar between the two front wheels that vw includes on the sporty gti models, but eliminates on the cabriolet. Why this is done is beyond me, the only reason i can think of is to save money on materials and manufacturing. *ak

Muffler and tailpipe failed.

Recall work not completed on gas tank due to inability to find defect at time of inspection, however gas tank failed after inspection resulting in leaking.

Front strut failed.

Consumer received recall notice 94v065000 in refeence to the fuel tank assembly. Daler stated parts were not available. *ak

Owner states that he smells gas coming from vehicle, he also notes that there was a recall for the fuel tank for this vehicle but his was not included in the recall, owner is concerned for his safety.

I am 3rd owner of vehicle. The previous owners didnt take far infor recall on gas tank. Fuel smell unbearable unless top is down. They havent been helpful at all in replacing gas tank. Recall was due to bad weld in top of gas tanks that is why the smell is unbearable.