NHTSA recall 94V065000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 94V065000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Reported | 1994-04-08 |
| Owners notified | 1994-08-15 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Units potentially affected | 7500 |
What is wrong
A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK.
What can happen
FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULD CATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
The 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.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE, OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
| 1987 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET | Built 1986-08-01 to 1989-08-01. |
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| 1988 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET | Built 1986-08-01 to 1989-08-01. |
| 1989 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET | Built 1986-08-01 to 1989-08-01. |
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