Recalls for CABRIOLET VOLKSWAGEN, VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, Nov 18, 1991
A recall was issued on Nov 18, 1991 for CABRIOLET VOLKSWAGEN, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC, in response to FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY problems. A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK.FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULDCATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: 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.