NHTSA recall 88V038000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 88V038000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Reported | 1988-03-23 |
| Owners notified | 1989-04-21 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Units potentially affected | 12000 |
What is wrong
IN LINE FUEL FILTER LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP COULD SEEP FUEL AT THE SEAM OF THE PLASTIC CASING.
What can happen
SHOULD SEEPAGE OCCUR, LEAKING FUEL CAN CAUSE A RISK OFFIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
The remedy
THE IN LINE FUEL FILTER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STRAIGHT FUEL HOSE.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL IN LINE FILTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TYPE VEHICLES.
| 1986 VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER | Built 1985-10-01 to 1986-10-01. |
|---|---|
| 1987 VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER | Built 1985-10-01 to 1986-10-01. |
| 1986 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON | Built 1985-10-01 to 1986-10-01. |
| 1987 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON | Built 1985-10-01 to 1986-10-01. |
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