Volkswagen Cabrio 1996
Model Cabrio made in 1996 by Volkswagen got 1 investigation as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). The car has one 2.0l engine.
Model 1996
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 22/28/24 | 24/36/28 | Regular | $ 751 | 3 | 950821 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/30/26 | 25/39/30 | Regular | $ 693 | 3 | 950821 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 9918 | 10/29/1999 | 610170 | Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes p1580 (17988) and p0103 (16487) stored in diagnostic trouble code memory. *tt | 04/19/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 9805 | 06/22/1998 | 601876 | Information on maintenance intervals. *yc | 08/28/1998 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE00033 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/10/2000 | 12/28/2000 | FUEL TANK PUNCTURE | ||
| The office of defects investigation has received nine reports regarding punctured fuel tanks involving the jetta, passat and cabrio models.the reports indicate the fuel tank was punctured as a result of a blow-out of the right rear tire.this investigation has been opened to further study this issue. | ||||||