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Safety recall · 91V201000

Fuel system: tank assembly Volkswagen recall

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this recall to NHTSA on November 18, 1991. It covers about 51,000 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
91V201000
Reported
Nov 18, 1991
Vehicles
51,000
Area
Fuel system

The problem

A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.

The risk

Fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which couldcatch fire in the presence of a source of ignition.

The fix

Check vehicle with a specially designed tool for the presence of a fuel tank crack, and replace fuel tank if defect is found.

Contacts

System: fuel tank.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Volkswagen dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V201000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet113D
1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet62C
1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet92C
1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet84D
1987 Volkswagen Scirocco92C
1988 Volkswagen Scirocco31B

Questions

Is the 91V201000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 91V201000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 91V201000 announced?

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported it to NHTSA on November 18, 1991. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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