VOLKSWAGEN SYNCRO 1986: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : SYNCRO | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 1985-08-01 - 1986-07-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 87V051000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1987-12-10 | Date Received by ODI: 1987-04-14 | Date Added to Database: 1987-05-06 |
| 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:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 339 | ||
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Summary:
FUEL TANK FILLER NECK PIPE MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY IN THE FUEL TANK OPENING. ALSO, THE SENDING UNIT COVER MAY BE DEFORMED. |
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Consequence:
FUEL COULD ESCAPE, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A REDESIGNED FILLER NECK PIPE AND REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT GASKET. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TYPE VEHICLES. |
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