NHTSA recall 87V051000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 87V051000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Reported | 1987-04-14 |
| Owners notified | 1987-12-10 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Units potentially affected | 339 |
What is wrong
FUEL TANK FILLER NECK PIPE MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY IN THE FUEL TANK OPENING. ALSO, THE SENDING UNIT COVER MAY BE DEFORMED.
What can happen
FUEL COULD ESCAPE, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
The remedy
INSTALL A REDESIGNED FILLER NECK PIPE AND REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT GASKET.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TYPE VEHICLES.
| 1986 VOLKSWAGEN SYNCRO | Built 1985-08-01 to 1986-07-01. |
|---|---|
| 1986 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON | Built 1985-08-01 to 1986-07-01. |
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