Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #81V113000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V113000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 448,167 affected units, STRUCTURE:BODY, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Corrosive damage and increased electrical resistance may cause the fuel pump relay to stop functioning. The fuel pump relay is one of several relays on a relay board located near the firewall. Corrosion caused by rain entering an improperly sealed antenna hole has been the subject of previous campaigns, but additional measures are required to ensure that the problem is corrected.

Corrective Action

Vehicles will be inspected to determine whether the modification has been performed. If not, a bypass will be installed to locate the fuel pump relay away from the relay board. Any corroded relay boards or connectors will also be replaced.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V113000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1981-09-24T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:body

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 448,167

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Corrosive damage and increased electrical resistance may cause the fuel pump relay to stop functioning. The fuel pump relay is one of several relays on a relay board located near the firewall. Corrosion caused by rain entering an improperly sealed antenna hole has been the subject of previous campaigns, but additional measures are required to ensure that the problem is corrected.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Vehicles will be inspected to determine whether the modification has been performed. If not, a bypass will be installed to locate the fuel pump relay away from the relay board. Any corroded relay boards or connectors will also be replaced.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5ztt.85yt_2t4m

NHTSA ID: 81V113000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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