NHTSA campaign 81V058000
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 81V058000
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE PRESSURE COULD INCREASE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK FROM HIGH SURROUNDING TEMPERATURES WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS MORE THAN HALF FULL.
Reported 05/15/1981
Repair
DEALER WILL INSTALL A RESTRICTOR VALVE INTO THE FUEL FILLER PIPE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Components
- Fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly: Filler pipe and cap
Affected years and models
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