NHTSA recall 91V-162 (91V162000)

vehicle speed control recall reported September 11, 1991 - about 11,300 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V162000
Also written as: 91V-162
Reported: September 11, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~11,300
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

THE CENTER OF THE WATER SEPARATOR PANEL LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BETWEEN ENGINE AND FIREWALL COULD BEND IN THE EVENT SOMEONE LEANS ON IT DURING ENGINE MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS OR CHECKING OF FLUID LEVELS. A BENT PANEL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE.

Why it is dangerous

INTERFERENCE WITH THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE ACCELERATORLINKAGE COULD RESULT IN UNWANTED ACCELERATION WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKET TO SECURE SEPARATOR PANEL.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-162 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Volkswagen Cabriolet - 1990

Volkswagen Cabrio - 1991

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