WVWCA0158HK024387

Available vehicle information

VIN
WVWCA0158HK024387
Make
Volkswagen
Model year
1987
Country
Germany
Record status
corrosion
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

3
3 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
94V065000 08/04/1994 View details
Summary

A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK.

Consequence

FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULD CATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK THE VEHICLE WITH A SPECIALLY DESIGNED TOOL FOR THE PRESENCE OF A TANK CRACK, AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK IF THE DEFECT IS PRESENT.

Recall 2 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
91V201000 18/11/1991 View details
Summary

A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK.

Consequence

FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULDCATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy

CHECK VEHICLE WITH A SPECIALLY DESIGNED TOOL FOR THE PRESENCE OF A FUEL TANK CRACK, AND REPLACE FUEL TANK IF DEFECT IS FOUND.

Recall 3 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
87V053000 14/04/1987 View details
Summary

FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.

Consequence

FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.

Remedy

INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.

Important: Campaigns shown above are matched using make, model and model year. This does not prove that this exact VIN is included in a campaign. Check the exact VIN on NHTSA →
OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SOURCE · NHTSA

Crash Test & Safety Ratings

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No NHTSA crash-test rating returned

No matching U.S. NCAP safety rating was found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.

Official source: U.S. Department of Transportation · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ratings apply to the NHTSA-tested vehicle configuration matched by make, model and model year. View NHTSA Safety Ratings →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular
City 20 MPG
Highway 23 MPG
Combined 21 MPG
Engine displacement 1.8 L
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 3-spd
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 423.1904761904762 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $2950
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

WVW WMI · CA0158 VDS · HK024387 VIS
WMI WVW World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS CA0158 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS HK024387 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code H Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code K 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 CABRIOLET
Model year 1987
Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN AG
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Convertible/Cabriolet
Displacement 1.780000 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 85 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 2
Plant city OSNABRUCK
Plant country GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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