Defect Description For Recall
Repeated Topping Off Of Fuel Tank During Refueling Reduces The Expansion Space Within The Tank Allowing Vapors To Escape From The Charcoal Filter To Outside Rather Than Being Inducted Into The Engine.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
5000
Year
1986
Recall Campaign Number
87V157000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Escaping Vapors Could Ignite By Heat Emitted By Theexhaust System.
Fix Defect
Install Redesigned Filler Neck And A New Vent Valve And Hose For Charcoal Filter. Also, Stop Refueling When Pump Nozzle Shuts Off.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19830801
End Of Manufacture
19870901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
25000
Date Owners Notified
19871006
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19871006