Volkswagen Cabriolet 1989
Model Cabriolet made in 1989 by Volkswagen got 9 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other. Technical service bulletines regarding seats. The car had some investigations: vehicle speed control, visibility. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 1.8l engine.
Model 1989
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 22/24/23 | 24/31/27 | Regular | $ 620 | 2 | 880822 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/27/25 | 26/35/30 | Regular | $ 570 | 2 | 880822 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V201000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1986 to 08/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 51000 | 12/13/1991 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 11/18/1991 | 11/20/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which couldcatch fire in the presence of a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Check vehicle with a specially designed tool for the presence of a fuel tank crack, and replace fuel tank if defect is found. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel tank.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| 94V065000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1986 to 08/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 7500 | 08/15/1994 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/08/1994 | 04/13/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which could catch fire in the presence of a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will check the vehicle with a specially designed tool for the presence of a tank crack, and replace the fuel tank if the defect is present. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; fuel tank.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge, or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||||
| 0101 | 06/12/2001 | 621613 | Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt | 09/27/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE91007 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/29/1990 | 02/28/1991 | GAS TANK LEAKS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA91016 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 02/28/1991 | 11/27/1991 | GAS TANK LEAKS | 91V201000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA91054 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/09/1991 | 06/12/1992 | HEATER CORE FAILURE | 92V050000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 1 | 01/01/2002 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1989 volkswagen cabriolet. the contact smelled gasoline while sitting in the vehicle. she took the vehicle to a volkswagen repair shop. the contact found a recall for her year, make, and model vehicle, but was informed that the recall did not apply to her vin. the contact believes that her vehicle should be covered under the recall because she is experiencing the same defect. the transmission type, recall number, and mileages were unavailable. updated 04/11/08 *bf the consumer stated after repair is performed by vw is plainly obvious the recall is on the same year but different vin number. updated 04/11/08 *tr | |||
| 05/01/2006 | 130000 | 1 | 08/28/2004 |
| Volkswagen says recall doesn't appear in their system, vin wvwca0159kk014068 falls into the category and no local dealers have done this recall on this vehicle... gas tank is leaking from said area profusely , which runs the risk of an explosion. *nm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Fuel is leaking from the fuel tank. the dealer will fix at the owners expense. *ph two recalls were issued related to this failure, 94v-065000 and 91v-201000. the dealer indicated that no recalls were issued. *nlm | |||
| Recall # 94v065000 fuel: fuel tank assembly: tank; after recall work was performed, fuel tank starting to leak. dealer stated to consumer that it could cost $700.00 to replace fuel pump and accumulator. fuel tank was not leaking when vehicle was taken to dealer. *ak | |||
| Recall # 94v065000: fuel tank: after the recall work was performed, the gas tank started to leak. dealer stated to consumer that he would have to pay $700.00 dollars to replace the fuel pump and accumulator. consumer did not have a problem with fuel tank before recall work was completed. *ak *ml | |||
| 01/01/1990 | 2 | ||
| There is a gas leak coming from the gas tank, and consumer can smell the gas within the vehicle. problem has returned, and dealer can't determine the cause. | |||
| Fuel tank was leaking fuel from the seams. dealer has repaired the vehicle. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/17/2005 | 125000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle had a wet substance on the ground. consumer took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, and the leak was determined to be gas. there was a crack in the gas tank. contact was made with the manufacturer to determine if the vehicle was serviced on a recall. manufacturer told consumer to take the vehicle to the dealer to determine if repairs will be at consumer's expense.*ak | |||
| 11/08/2004 | 75839 | 1 | 07/31/1996 |
| 1989 vw cabriolet fuel tank has defective seam weld in fuel tank as documented in campaign # 94v065000. tank has never been replaced, yet vw says there are no open recalls on this vehicle.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | INDIANAPOLIS | 46202 | DUKE GOLD'S SPEEDWAY | 317-263-0002 |