NHTSA campaign 97V016001
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 97V016001
DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE CAMPER EQUIPMENT, AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED POWER TOOL DRILL BIT PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK VAPOR CONTAINER.
Reported 02/11/1997
What can happen
FUEL VAPORS CAN ESCAPE WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Repair
VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS, ON BEHALF OF WINNEBAGO, WILL CHECK THE FUEL VAPOR CONTAINER FOR THE DEFECT AND IF A DEFECT IS PRESENT, THE FUEL VAPOR CONTAINER, WILL BE REPLACED.
Components
- Fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly
Affected years and models
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