Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #91V201000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 91V201000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 51,000 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.

Corrective Action

Check vehicle with a specially designed tool for the presence of a fuel tank crack, and replace fuel tank if defect is found.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 91V201000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1991-11-18T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:tank

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 51,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.

Consequence Summary: Fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which couldcatch fire in the presence of a source of ignition.

Corrective Action: Check vehicle with a specially designed tool for the presence of a fuel tank crack, and replace fuel tank if defect is found.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-tgpr_cavv.wgmw

NHTSA ID: 91V201000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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