Recall 91V-162
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recalled the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio and 1 other model: Vehicle speed control.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 91V-162
- Reported
- September 11, 1991
- Vehicles affected
- 11,300 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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.
The risk
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.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: throttle linkage.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Cabrio 1991
- Volkswagen Cabriolet 1990