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]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.0L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD22/28/2424/36/28Regular$ 7513950821
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD23/30/2625/39/30Regular$ 6933950821

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
991810/29/1999610170Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes p1580 (17988) and p0103 (16487) stored in diagnostic trouble code memory. *tt04/19/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
201583108/28/200810026848Volkswagen: 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. *pe12/29/2008
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
201583108/28/200810026848Volkswagen: 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. *pe12/29/2008
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
980506/22/1998601876Information on maintenance intervals. *yc08/28/1998

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE00033VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC08/10/200012/28/2000FUEL 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.