NHTSA Recall 87V051000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 1987-04-14. An estimated 339 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
FUEL TANK FILLER NECK PIPE MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY IN THE FUEL TANK OPENING. ALSO, THE SENDING UNIT COVER MAY BE DEFORMED.
Risk
FUEL COULD ESCAPE, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL A REDESIGNED FILLER NECK PIPE AND REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT GASKET.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TYPE VEHICLES.
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