Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #81V039000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V039000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 24,000 affected units, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS(GIVE SIDE/END), component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Rear bumper system on certain vehicles may not have been properly welded during assembly. In the event of a rear end collision, the right side bumper supportor could break loose, damage the fuel tank and allow fuel to leak.

Corrective Action

A reinforcement plate will be installed, if necessary, to prevent fuel tank damage. Work will be performed at no cost to owners.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V039000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1981-03-24T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:frame and members(give side/end)

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 24,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Rear bumper system on certain vehicles may not have been properly welded during assembly. In the event of a rear end collision, the right side bumper supportor could break loose, damage the fuel tank and allow fuel to leak.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: A reinforcement plate will be installed, if necessary, to prevent fuel tank damage. Work will be performed at no cost to owners.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-dk9f-8a3b_hs53

NHTSA ID: 81V039000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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