1987 VW CABRIOLET RECALL - #91V201000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1987 VW CABRIOLET |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1986 - 8/1/1989 |
| Recalled on |
11/20/1991 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/13/1991 |
| # Affected |
51,000 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK. |
| Consequences |
FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULDCATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION. |
| Corrective action |
CHECK VEHICLE WITH A SPECIALLY DESIGNED TOOL FOR THE PRESENCE OF A FUEL TANK CRACK, AND REPLACE FUEL TANK IF DEFECT IS FOUND. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| See also |
1987 VW CABRIOLET Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
1987 VW CABRIOLET Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
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