VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PRE-ASSEMBLY OF THE FUEL TANKS
— Recall Campaign #97V160000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PRE-ASSEMBLY OF THE FUEL TANKS, AN INCORRECT FILLER NECK WAS INSTALLED CAUSING THE FILLER NECK TO NOT "MATCH" THE FUEL CAP.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 31 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
97V160000
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | September 19, 1997 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 97V160000 |
| Units affected: | 31 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PRE-ASSEMBLY OF THE FUEL TANKS, AN INCORRECT FILLER NECK WAS INSTALLED CAUSING THE FILLER NECK TO NOT "MATCH" THE FUEL CAP.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE AND IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FILLER NECKS.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 19, 1997.DEALERS HAVE BEEN ISSUED A STOP DELIVERY AND OWNERS OF VEHICLES ALREADY SOLD HAVE BEEN CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.