Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #87V157000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 87V157000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 25,000 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Repeated topping off of fuel tank during refueling reduces the expansion space within the tank allowing vapors to escape from the charcoal filter to outside rather than being inducted into the engine.

Corrective Action

Install redesigned filler neck and a new vent valve and hose for charcoal filter. also, stop refueling when pump nozzle shuts off.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 87V157000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1987-10-06T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:tank

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 25,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Repeated topping off of fuel tank during refueling reduces the expansion space within the tank allowing vapors to escape from the charcoal filter to outside rather than being inducted into the engine.

Consequence Summary: Escaping vapors could ignite by heat emitted by theexhaust system.

Corrective Action: Install redesigned filler neck and a new vent valve and hose for charcoal filter. also, stop refueling when pump nozzle shuts off.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 87V157000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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