Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97V160000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V160000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 31 affected units, VW/FUEL FILLER NECK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. during pre-assembly of the fuel tanks, an incorrect filler neck was installed causing the filler neck to not "match" the fuel cap.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these filler necks.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V160000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1997-09-19T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/fuel filler neck

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 31

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. during pre-assembly of the fuel tanks, an incorrect filler neck was installed causing the filler neck to not "match" the fuel cap.

Consequence Summary: This condition could allow fuel to escape and if an ignition source was present, a fire could occur.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace these filler necks.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-c7ur~q5v9_jfx2

NHTSA ID: 97V160000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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