Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #81V058000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V058000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 133,000 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On some vehicles, the pressure could increase inside the fuel tank from high surrounding temperatures when the fuel tank is more than half full.

Corrective Action

Dealer will install a restrictor valve into the fuel filler pipe, without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V058000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1981-05-15T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:pipe:filler:neck

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 133,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On some vehicles, the pressure could increase inside the fuel tank from high surrounding temperatures when the fuel tank is more than half full.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will install a restrictor valve into the fuel filler pipe, without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 81V058000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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