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  NHTSA Recall 91V215000

NHTSA Campaign Id 91V215000; Date: Dec. 13, 1991

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.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Component: Air Bag

Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc

Affected Units:: 8,500

icon3 Recall Summary:

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.

icon2 How to Fix:

Secure wire to the crossmember with a clip.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: airbag passive retraint. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with airbag passive restraints.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 22, 1992

Also see:

All recalls of Volkswagen vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.