NHTSA recall 91V201000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
November 18, 1991report date
51,000units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.
Why it matters: 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.
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All model years NHTSA lists
1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet, 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet, 1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet, 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet, 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 91V201000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.