by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
VW CONVERTIBLE RECALLS - (6 Recalls Found)
Since 1972, VW has issued a total of 1397 car recalls worldwide. Of those recalls, 6 have been for the VW CONVERTIBLE starting in 1983. This accounts for approximately 2.4% of the 58048 car recalls issued by the NHTSA since 1966. The CONVERTIBLE accounts for less than 1.0% of all the VW recalls issued since 1972. Compared to other car manufacturers, VW ranks #15 in overall number of recalls issued by a car maker.
Please keep in mind these numbers are for statistical purposes only & do not necessarily reflect the quality of the VW CONVERTIBLE or VW itself. These figures are based only on the number of recalls issued and NOT the total number of vehicles affected by a particular recall.
Find your VW CONVERTIBLE listed below. Results are sorted year from newest to oldest. Select the desired VW CONVERTIBLE to view the complete recall details.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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1985 Recalls ↓
Problem: THE HOSE CONNECTED TO THE PUMP LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN USE. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE WILL BE INTERRUPTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. Recall Details - 11/27/1984
1984 Recalls ↓
Problem: UNDER ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, OUTER RUBBER LAYER OF BRAKE HOSES MAY BECOME BRITTLE AND DEVELOP CRACKS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CRACKS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT. Recall Details - 7/30/1985
1983 Recalls ↓
Problem: UNDER ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, OUTER RUBBER LAYER OF BRAKE HOSES MAY BECOME BRITTLE AND DEVELOP CRACKS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CRACKS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT. Recall Details - 7/30/1985
1982 Recalls ↓
Problem: THE FUEL PUMP MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE FUSE PANEL MAY OVERHEAT AND INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT. Recall Details - 11/9/1983
1981 Recalls ↓
Problem: THE FUEL PUMP MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE FUSE PANEL MAY OVERHEAT AND INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT. Recall Details - 11/9/1983
1980 Recalls ↓
Problem: THE FUEL PUMP MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE FUSE PANEL MAY OVERHEAT AND INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT. Recall Details - 11/9/1983
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