NHTSA Recall 91V162000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V162000; Date: Sep. 11, 1991
Interference with the free movement of the acceleratorlinkage could result in unwanted acceleration which may cause an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Volkswagen Cabrio; 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 11,300
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Install reinforcement bracket to secure separator panel.
Recall Notes:
System: throttle linkage. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 9, 1992
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