Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #89V006000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 89V006000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 35,000 affected units, FUEL:FUEL SYSTEMS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Fuel injection seals may harden, due to high temperature and alcohol in some fuels, and allow fuel to escape into the engine compartment.

Corrective Action

Replace engines fuel injector seals with improved seals plus improvements designed to better insulate the engine against fire risk.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 89V006000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1989-01-17T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel systems

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 35,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Fuel injection seals may harden, due to high temperature and alcohol in some fuels, and allow fuel to escape into the engine compartment.

Consequence Summary: Fuel dripping onto hot engine components could cause anengine compartment fire.

Corrective Action: Replace engines fuel injector seals with improved seals plus improvements designed to better insulate the engine against fire risk.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 89V006000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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