VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 1997: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : EUROVAN | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1996-08-12 - 1996-11-06 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V016001 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-04-09 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-02-11 | Date Added to Database: 1997-02-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 201 | ||
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Summary:
DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE CAMPER EQUIPMENT, AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED POWER TOOL DRILL BIT PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK VAPOR CONTAINER. |
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Consequence:
FUEL VAPORS CAN ESCAPE WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE. |
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Remedy:
VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS, ON BEHALF OF WINNEBAGO, WILL CHECK THE FUEL VAPOR CONTAINER FOR THE DEFECT AND IF A DEFECT IS PRESENT, THE FUEL VAPOR CONTAINER, WILL BE REPLACED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 1997.NOTE: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 1-800-822-8987.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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