NHTSA recall 91V162000
Vehicle Speed Control · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: The center of the water separator panel located in the engine compartment between engine and firewall could bend in the event someone leans on it during engine maintenance, repairs or checking of fluid levels. A bent panel could interfere with the free movement of the accelerator linkage.
Why it matters: Interference with the free movement of the acceleratorlinkage could result in unwanted acceleration which may cause an accident.
The fix: Install reinforcement bracket to secure separator panel.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1991 Volkswagen Cabrio, 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 91V162000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.