| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : CABRIOLET | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19890801 - 19900701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V215000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19920522 | Date Received by ODI: 19911213 | Date Added to Database: 19911218 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 8500 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE AIRBAG HARNESS WIRE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED THROUGH AN OPENING IN THE DASHBOARD CROSSMEMBER AND COULD BE PINCHED AND CHAFED BETWEEN TWO PANELS EVENTUALLY RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE WIRE. |
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Consequence:
IF THE AIRBAG HARNESS WIRE IS DAMAGED, THE PASSIVERESTRAINT SYSTEM WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHT WILLILLUMINATE, BUT THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT WILL NOT FUNCTION UNTIL THE WIRE ISREPAIRED. |
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Remedy:
SECURE WIRE TO THE CROSSMEMBER WITH A CLIP. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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