Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97V016001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V016001 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 201 affected units, VOLKSWAGEN/WINNEBAGO/FUEL TANK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

During the installation of the camper equipment, an improperly adjusted power tool drill bit punctured the fuel tank vapor container.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen dealers, on behalf of winnebago, will check the fuel vapor container for the defect and if a defect is present, the fuel vapor container, will be replaced.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V016001

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1997-02-11T00:00:00

Subject: Volkswagen/winnebago/fuel tank

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 201

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: During the installation of the camper equipment, an improperly adjusted power tool drill bit punctured the fuel tank vapor container.

Consequence Summary: Fuel vapors can escape which could cause a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action: Volkswagen dealers, on behalf of winnebago, will check the fuel vapor container for the defect and if a defect is present, the fuel vapor container, will be replaced.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6qxe~zv36_b8bn

NHTSA ID: 97V016001

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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