Volkswagen Cabriolet Recalls

8 Transport Canada safety recalls for the Volkswagen Cabriolet, model years 1981–1992. Tap any recall for the hazard, affected models, and corrective action.

Volkswagen Cabriolet — Structure High risk

Nov 23, 1992 Model years: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT MAY PREVENT THE HOOD LATCH AND THE SAFETY CATCH FROM WORKING PROPERLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN HOOD FLY-UP WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION RESULTING IN OBSCU

Also affects: Volkswagen Dasher, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Scirocco, Volkswagen Rabbit, Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen Cabriolet — Fuel System High risk

Dec 9, 1991 Model years: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

THE FUEL TANK COULD DEVELOP A HAIRLINE CRACK ADJACENT TO A SMALL SECTION OF SEAM WELD AT THE REAR OF THE TANK. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, FUEL COULD SEEP OUT WHICH COULD RESULT IN FIRE IN

Also affects: Volkswagen Scirocco

Volkswagen Cabriolet — Lights And Instruments High risk

Jul 6, 1990 Model years: 1990

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE WITH THE THREE POSITION LIGHT SWITCH IN THE SECOND POSITION. CORRECTION: MAIN L

Also affects: Volkswagen Corrado, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Transporter, Volkswagen Vanagon

Volkswagen Cabriolet — Fuel System High risk

Apr 29, 1987 Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987

The fuel pump located inside the fuel tank could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow. This could cause the

Also affects: Volkswagen Scirocco, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Cabriolet — Emissions High risk

Feb 16, 1987 Model years: 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. - INOPERATIVE EGR VALVE -

Also affects: Volkswagen Rabbit, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Cabriolet — Brakes High risk

Jul 29, 1985 Model years: 1983, 1984

On certain vehicles, the front brake hoses in VW vehicles and rear brake hoses in the Audi 5000 turbo, manufactured by F.A.G., may become brittle under winter conditions. Subsequen

Also affects: Audi 5000, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Scirocco

Volkswagen Cabriolet — Not Entered High risk

Jul 19, 1985 Model years: 1985

THE BEARING TOLERANCES IN THE FUEL TRANSFER PUMP MAY NOT ALWAYS SUFFICIENTLY ACCOMODATE TEMPERATURE EXPANSION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE WILL BE INTERRUPTED, C

Also affects: Volkswagen Scirocco

Volkswagen Cabriolet — Not Entered High risk

Nov 28, 1984 Model years: 1985

THE FUEL HOSE AT THE TRANSFER PUMP,LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK, CAN LOOSEN AND BECOME DISCONNECTED, CAUSING INTERUPTION OF THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE. CONSEQUENTLY, VEHICLE STA

Also affects: Volkswagen Scirocco

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