1998 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO Recall
- Campaign:
- 02V026000 on 01/25/2002
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
- Manufactured:
- 09/29/1997 - 05/30/1998
- Affected:
- 487,284
- Defect:
- On some passenger vehicles, the fuel tank filler neck can suffer abrasion damage if the rear tire goes flat and the vehicle is driven until the tire disintegrates.
- Consequence:
- Fuel leakage can occur increasing the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will fit passat vehicles with a new wheel house liner that will better protect the car's filler neck. jetta vehicles will be fitted with a different metal shield designed to enhance abrasion protection in the event of tire disintegration. owner notification began june 13, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
- Notes:
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
1998 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO TSBs (23)
- Bulletin:
- 9801
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Subject on radio remote control locking system. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9918
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes p1580 (17988) and p0103 (16487) stored in diagnostic trouble code memory. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2015831
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe
- Bulletin:
- V941403 2011521
- Component:
- 120000 exterior lighting
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (exterior lights, moisture accumulation): this document informs of the condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. the document also informs how to service the issue.
- Bulletin:
- V871409 2019947
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (air conditioning, cleaning of the refrigerant circuit): in cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or component is circ
- Bulletin:
- V171404 2012855
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (engine oils which meet volkswagen oil quality standard): this document informs of a sample list of products generally available in the north american market that meet the volkswagen oil quality standard
- Bulletin:
- V271501 2011894
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin: battery, testing and charging using midtronics vas6161, mcr340v, incharge 940, or grx3000vas charger
- Bulletin:
- V941501 2011521
- Component:
- 120000 exterior lighting
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin: condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document
- Bulletin:
- V271503 2016076
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin: battery, discharged, diagnosis for excessive static current draw
- Bulletin:
- TT 64-14-02
- Component:
- 138200 visibility:defroster/defogger system:rear window
- Summary:
- Tech tips (heated rear window, one or more lines inoperative): to detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 v, which will be present after the open in the grid line. this document informs of how to diagnose t
- Bulletin:
- TT 64-14-02
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tech tips (heated rear window, one or more lines inoperative): to detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 v, which will be present after the open in the grid line. the check must be performed with the engin
- Bulletin:
- V921502 2026253
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (windshield wipers streak or smear): windshield or rear window is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or the surface feels rough. to avoid unnecessary replacement of wiper blades, the condition and cleanliness of the w
- Bulletin:
- V871506 2019947
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (air conditioning, cleaning of the refrigerant circuit (u.s.only)): in cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or compon
- Bulletin:
- V941402 2011521
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (exterior lights, moisture accumulation): exterior light assemblies (headlights, taillights, fog lights, turn signals) are vented and may collect moisture on their inner surfaces, depending on humidity and other climatic
- Bulletin:
- V001404 2010380
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin (squeaks, rattles, noise, repair materials): this doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise and trim fit conditions.
- Bulletin:
- V691601 2010479
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- Bulletin:
- V871622 2019947
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Update to model year applicability.
- Bulletin:
- TT 97-12-02
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- data link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. update model year applicability.
- Bulletin:
- 1-2017 Update
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This communication is to update our profi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound profi requests.
- Bulletin:
- Elsa 6-22-15
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- This document contains the vw elsa newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, elsapro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech
- Bulletin:
- Elsa 6-29-15
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This document contains the vw elsa newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
- Bulletin:
- V171701 2012855
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 17 17 01 july 5, 2017 2012855 supersedes technical bulletin 17-16-02 (v171602) dated april 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. engine oils which meet volkswagen oil quality standards
- Bulletin:
- TT001703
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Tip for scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
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