1987 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
3 recalls, 12 complaints - 1 TSBs
94V065000 Apr 8, 1994
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK.
Consequence
FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULD CATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
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.
91V201000 Nov 18, 1991
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK.
Consequence
FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULDCATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
CHECK VEHICLE WITH A SPECIALLY DESIGNED TOOL FOR THE PRESENCE OF A FUEL TANK CRACK, AND REPLACE FUEL TANK IF DEFECT IS FOUND.
87V053000 Apr 14, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.
Consequence
FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.
Remedy
INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 8 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
STEERING
May 8, 2010
Incident date: May 6, 2010
1 NORMAL DRIVING 2 LOWER BEARING OF THE STEERING COLUMN FALLS FROM BEARING RACE, CREATES HAZARDOUS STEERING 3 A PLASTIC BEARING RETAINER IS THE FACTORY REPLACEMENT AND THIS BRAKES CAUSING THE FAILURE. REPLACEMENT DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jun 23, 2003
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH ITS FUEL TANK AS STATED IN RECALL # 94V065000; BUT, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Aug 20, 2002
Incident date: Jul 16, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING FUEL TANK CRACKED, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jun 5, 2001
I HAVE HEARD THAT THE FUEL TANKS ON THESE VEHICLES HAD A RECALL. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Apr 25, 2001
Incident date: Aug 10, 2000
THE HEATER CORE EXPLODED ONTO THE CONSUMERS LEGS, THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED BURNS TO BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT CALVES, DUE TO THE PAIN OF THE HOT STEAM THE CONSUMER WAS FORCED OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS STILL MOVING AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE HIT A CONCRETE EMBANKMENT (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). NLM
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jan 29, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 1997
CONSUMER HAD FOUND A CRACK ON FUEL TANK AFTER SMELLING FUEL, AND FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM TANK. TANK HAD TO BE REPAIRED. CURRENTLY, CONSUMER HAD FOUND OUT ABOUT RECALL 94V065000 WHICH DEALT WITH THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Dec 17, 1999
Incident date: Nov 15, 1999
UNABLE TO DRIVE AUTOMOBILE BECAUSE GAS RAN OUT OF THE VEHICLE, AND SPILLED ALL OVER THE MANIFOLD. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Oct 14, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
I BROUGHT THIS CAR TO THE DEALER FOR WORK ON A LEAKING FUEL TANK AND AFTER MUCH TALKING WITH THE DEALER AND VW OF AMERICA WAS ABLE TO CONVINCE THE DEALER THAT THE WORK SHOULD BE DONE UNDER A RECALL (YOUR CAMPAIGN NUMBER EITHER 91V201000 OR 94V065000) THE DEALER ALSO FOUND THAT THE INTERNAL FUEL PUM... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Mar 3, 1999
THE FRONT A ARM HAS TENDENCY TO BECOME WEAKENED AND DEVELOP A CRACK ON A POOR WELD SEAM UNDERNEATH THE CAR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 3, 1999
THE FRONT A ARM HAS TENDENCY TO BECOME WEAKENED AND DEVELOP A CRACK ON A POOR WELD SEAM UNDERNEATH THE CAR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 23, 1997
THE FUEL TANK HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE BECAUSE OF LEAKAGE. ONCE IN APRIL OF 97 AND ONCE IN AUGUST OF 97. THE FUEL TANK IS BEING REPLACED AGAIN BECAUSE OF SAME PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Oct 2, 1996
Incident date: Sep 24, 1996
RECALL REPAIRS FOR FUEL TANK LEAKAGE REFUSED SINCE VEHICLE WA SPREVIOUSLY INSPECTED AND NO DEFECTS WERE FOUND 41/2 YEARS AGO (94V-065). *AK
EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 23.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Minicompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 220000 SEATS | 1 |
0101
Jun 12, 2001
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA91054
Opened: Dec 9, 1991 , Closed: Jun 12, 1992
HEATER CORE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91016
Opened: Feb 28, 1991 , Closed: Nov 27, 1991
GAS TANK LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
PE91007
Opened: Oct 29, 1990 , Closed: Feb 28, 1991
GAS TANK LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET across all model years (1985, 1990).
13
Total Recalls
55
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths