3VWBB61E4WM811349

Available vehicle information

VIN

3VWBB61E4WM811349

Model year

1998

Country

Mexico

Record status

frame damage

NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

1 recall campaign found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.

Recall 1 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

02V026000 25/01/2002 View details

Summary

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.

Remedy

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.

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U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular

City 19 MPG

Highway 26 MPG

Combined 22 MPG

Engine displacement 2.0 L

Cylinders 4

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

Drive Front-Wheel Drive

CO₂ emissions 403.95454545454544 g/mile

Estimated annual fuel cost $2800

Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

3VW WMI · BB61E4 VDS · WM811349 VIS

WMI 3VW World Manufacturer Identifier

VDS BB61E4 Vehicle Descriptor Section

VIS WM811349 Vehicle Identifier Section

Model year code W Position 10 of the VIN

Plant code M Position 11 of the VIN

VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA

Make VOLKSWAGEN

Model Cabrio

Model year 1998

Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV

Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR

Body class Convertible/Cabriolet

Trim GLS

Displacement 1.984000 L

Cylinders 4

Engine power 115 hp

Fuel type Gasoline

Doors 2

Plant city PUEBLA

Plant country MEXICO

Source: NHTSA vPIC

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