Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98V332000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V332000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 37,200 affected units, VW/UNDERHOOD FIRE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines. an internal seal of the fuel injector can malfunction, allowing fuel leakage in the engine compartment.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace all fuel injectors.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V332000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1998-12-23T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/underhood fire

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 37,200

Details

MFR Campaign Number: KS

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines. an internal seal of the fuel injector can malfunction, allowing fuel leakage in the engine compartment.

Consequence Summary: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace all fuel injectors.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-8a7h.xjyd~x22i

NHTSA ID: 98V332000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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