Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #99V058000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V058000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 27,964 affected units, VW/FUEL SPILLAGE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with quattro drive system which employs a fuel and fuel vapor leak detection system. if the vehicle is refueled shortly after the engine is started, and is kept running while being refueled, the fuel vapor recovery system could produce sufficient back pressure to cause fuel to be ejected after a complete fill-up when the fuel pump nozzle is removed from the filler neck.

Corrective Action

Vw is providing a new page for the owner's manual and also requesting owners to make an appointment with their dealers to have a label containing important refueling instructions installed inside of the fuel filler door. dealers will also remove the tire pressure label and replace it with a new label affixed to the fender well at the right rear door.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V058000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1999-03-22T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/fuel spillage

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 27,964

Details

MFR Campaign Number: KT

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with quattro drive system which employs a fuel and fuel vapor leak detection system. if the vehicle is refueled shortly after the engine is started, and is kept running while being refueled, the fuel vapor recovery system could produce sufficient back pressure to cause fuel to be ejected after a complete fill-up when the fuel pump nozzle is removed from the filler neck.

Consequence Summary: In the presence of an ignition source, fuel spray could result in fire or possible personal injury.

Corrective Action: Vw is providing a new page for the owner's manual and also requesting owners to make an appointment with their dealers to have a label containing important refueling instructions installed inside of the fuel filler door. dealers will also remove the tire pressure label and replace it with a new label affixed to the fender well at the right rear door.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 99V058000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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