Volkswagen Air Bags Recall 91V215000 (8,500 Vehicles)

The problem

The airbag harness wire may have been improperly routed through an opening in the dashboard crossmember and could be pinched and chafed between two panels eventually resulting in damage to the wire.

The risk

If the airbag harness wire is damaged, the passiverestraint system will become inoperative. The dashboard warning light willilluminate, but the passive restraint will not function until the wire isrepaired.

The fix

SECURE WIRE TO THE CROSSMEMBER WITH A CLIP.

Contacts

System: airbag passive retraint.Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with airbag passive restraints.

What to do

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.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Volkswagen dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V215000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet	8	4	D

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Questions

Is the 91V215000 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 91V215000?

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 91V215000 announced?

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported it to NHTSA on December 13, 1991. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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