Defect Description For Recall
Fuel Tank Filler Neck Pipe May Not Seat Properly In The Fuel Tank Opening. Also, The Sending Unit Cover May Be Deformed.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
VANAGON
Year
1986
Recall Campaign Number
87V051000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Could Escape, Creating The Potential For A Fire.
Fix Defect
Install A Redesigned Filler Neck Pipe And Replace The Sending Unit Gasket.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19850801
End Of Manufacture
19860701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
339
Date Owners Notified
19871210
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19870414