NHTSA campaign 87V051000
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 87V051000
FUEL TANK FILLER NECK PIPE MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY IN THE FUEL TANK OPENING. ALSO, THE SENDING UNIT COVER MAY BE DEFORMED.
Reported 04/14/1987
What can happen
FUEL COULD ESCAPE, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Repair
INSTALL A REDESIGNED FILLER NECK PIPE AND REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT GASKET.
Components
- Fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly: Filler pipe and cap
Affected years and models
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