NHTSA campaign 97V160000
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 97V160000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PRE-ASSEMBLY OF THE FUEL TANKS, AN INCORRECT FILLER NECK WAS INSTALLED CAUSING THE FILLER NECK TO NOT "MATCH" THE FUEL CAP.
Reported 09/19/1997
What can happen
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE AND IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Repair
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FILLER NECKS.
Components
- Fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly: Filler pipe and cap
Affected years and models
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