Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #87V051000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 87V051000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 339 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Fuel tank filler neck pipe may not seat properly in the fuel tank opening. also, the sending unit cover may be deformed.

Corrective Action

Install a redesigned filler neck pipe and replace the sending unit gasket.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 87V051000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1987-04-14T00:00:00

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

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 339

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Fuel tank filler neck pipe may not seat properly in the fuel tank opening. also, the sending unit cover may be deformed.

Consequence Summary: Fuel could escape, creating the potential for a fire.

Corrective Action: Install a redesigned filler neck pipe and replace the sending unit gasket.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-mfdu_qtq9~uyzm

NHTSA ID: 87V051000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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