Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V259000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V259000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 600 affected units, VW/FUEL FILLER NECK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a fuel and vapor leak detection system. a "blind cover" at the filler neck of the fuel tank may not seal properly allowing fuel vapor to escape.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fuel filler neck/expansion tank assembly. owner notification began march 21, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-866-892-2834.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V259000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2001-08-15T00:00:00
Subject: Vw/fuel filler neck
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 600

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a fuel and vapor leak detection system. a "blind cover" at the filler neck of the fuel tank may not seal properly allowing fuel vapor to escape.
Consequence Summary: Should this happen, the fuel tank pressure will be reduced, which will activate the leak detection system and alert the driver of a system's fault indicated by an instrument panel light.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the fuel filler neck/expansion tank assembly. owner notification began march 21, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-866-892-2834.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-bipq~2u48~xib6
NHTSA ID: 01V259000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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